SF Evan Turner (official thread)

[LitlBuck]

Originally Posted by Buckskin86

Evan Turner, Robbie Hummel shine at national team trials - Seth Davis - SI.com

if there was any doubt about next year I think this article just remove it

[BayBuck]

Originally Posted by LitlBuck

if there was any doubt about next season I think this article just remove it

FIFY

[LitlBuck]

Originally Posted by BayBuck

FIFY

I meant about him leaving one year early after next season so he probably will be a three and done

[BayBuck]

Originally Posted by LitlBuck

I meant about him leaving one year early after next season so he probably will be a three and done

Oh I know what you meant, but since we all knew that was coming anyway, the optimistic view on his national team performance is that we're getting back one of the nation's best college players for one more year, and that's good for our 09-10 season!

[Buckskin86]

USA Basketball Junior National Teams Tryouts: Top Performers

by: Jonathan Givony - President
June 20, 2009
Spending three days watching two-a-days in Colorado Springs gave us a great deal of insight into a large number of prospects we?ll be focusing in on for next year?s draft. Here?s who stood out the most.

Standouts

Evan Turner, 6-7, Shooting Guard, Rising Junior, Ohio State


Steven Maikoski, USA Basketball


The class of this roster in terms of pure talent, Evan Turner started off the tryouts slowly?looking to show off his playmaking skills primarily?but eventually settled down and put his versatile all-around game on full display. Turner was clearly the best ball-handler and shot-creator on the roster, getting extremely low with the ball and weaving in and out of traffic impressively with his excellent footwork and spin moves, often to finish with a pretty floater. He has a tendency to over-dribble at times and make some careless mistakes, but it?s tough to argue with he brings to the table as a shot-creator. His perimeter shooting was hit or miss, especially from beyond the 3-point line, but he did show a very nice ability to pull-up off the dribble and make shots from mid-range. It was very informative to see Turner outside the confines of Ohio State?s zone, as he was really able to show his potential as a big-time defender here, switching out onto guards and using his excellent size and length to keep his man in front of him and contest everything.

DraftExpress: USA Basketball Junior National Teams Tryouts: Top Performers

[Bestbuck36]

Now if we can just find him enough consistent help. Need huge things from Buford, Diebs and every big man on the roster this season.

[LitlBuck]

Originally Posted by Bestbuck36

Now if we can just find him enough consistent help. Need huge things from Buford, Diebs and every big man on the roster this season.

Are you forgetting that Lighty will be back and that should provide some additional help along with Buford, Diebler and the rest of the guys returning.

[BB73]

SI.com

Protective insurance policies now norm for top college prospects



After deciding to return to Ohio State, guard Evan Turner took out an insurance policy to protect him from a career-ending injury.
AP photo


When Ohio State guard Evan Turner decided not to enter this year's NBA draft and return to Columbus for his junior season, Turner's former club coach, Mike Mullins, made only one request: Buy an insurance policy. "He said if I didn't have one, he'd kill me," Turner recalled.


So about a month ago, Turner bought a policy through a program run by the NCAA that will pay out should he suffer a career-ending injury and never make it to the NBA. That helped the likely 2010 first-rounder eliminate any nagging worries as he prepares to play for Team USA in the upcoming World University Games and lead the Buckeyes to the NCAA tournament for the second consecutive season. "It's just a little comfort," Turner said.

...

Using a private agent, a player can expect to pay $9,000-$10,000 per $1 million of coverage, Lerner said. In other words, a $5 million policy would cost $50,000. Juanita Sheely, the NCAA's assistant director for travel and insurance, said a $5 million policy through the NCAA's Exceptional Student-Athlete Disability Insurance Program would cost between $25,000 and $28,000. "It's a benefit for the student-athlete," Sheely said, explaining the lower premium. "It's not a profit center for the NCAA."

Cont'd ...

[LitlBuck]

Nice to see that the NCAA is finally doing a little bit by lowering the insurance premiums a little to cover the athlete who wants to continue their education.

[Buckskin86]

MBK: USA Men's World University Games Team Comes From Behind To Take Canada 85-81 In Exhibition Contest
Courtesy: OhioStateBuckeyes.com
Release: 06/27/2009



Courtesy: Associated Press

Evan Turner played 11 minutes and scored seven points with four rebounds Saturday in Serbia.

MBK: USA Men's World University Games Team Comes From Behind To Take Canada 85-81 In Exhibition Contest - The Ohio State Buckeyes Official Athletics Site - OhioStateBuckeyes.com

[buckeydoptimist]

11 minutes, he's their best player and should be in a minimum of 20 every game!

[EidoloN]

Horsecrap only 11 minutes! Jeez, the kid is much better than that!

[Buckskin86]

MBK: Turner's 16 points not enough in loss to Serbia
Courtesy: OhioStateBuckeyes.com
Release: 06/28/2009



Despite receiving double-digit scoring efforts from four players, the 2009 USA Men?s World University Games Team (1-1) was defeated 98-82 by host Serbia (2-0) in the 2009 Serbia International Invitational on Sunday night in Belgrade. Evan Turner (Ohio State / Chicago, Ill.) came off the bench for team-highs of 16 points and six rebounds, Corey Fisher (Villanova / Bronx, N.Y.) scored 12 points, while Talor Battle (Penn State / Albany, N.Y.) and Da'Sean Butler (West Virginia / Newark, N.J.) chipped in 10 points apiece.

In the night?s earlier contest, Russia (1-1) used a 20-9 second quarter to aid in its 80-74 victory over Canada (0-2).

?Tonight?s game was exactly what I thought it would be, and it?s what we were very concerned with,? said USA and University of Wisconsin head coach Bo Ryan. ?They sent a message. They are bigger and stronger inside. They are going to take it there, and they are going to try to shove it down our throats. When we try to do the same at the other end, we have to learn about the contact and what officials are going to call. The main thing is not to overreact to how a game is being called. It?s a different game, and for some of our guys, the extra step really hurt. The Serbians really know how to use that. We were thinking we were in position to take a charge, and they took one more step to go by the defensive player.?

MBK: Turner's 16 points not enough in loss to Serbia - The Ohio State Buckeyes Official Athletics Site - OhioStateBuckeyes.com

[buckeydoptimist]

Why isn't he starting and playing a LOT? This seems strange to me. Keep him on the bench and keep losing? DUMB!

[brodybuck21]

Originally Posted by buckeydoptimist

Why isn't he starting and playing a LOT? This seems strange to me. Keep him on the bench and keep losing? DUMB!

that racoon bo ryan is the coach. whatd you expect?

[censored] bucky....