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G/F Evan "The Villain" Turner (2010 Naismith Winner)

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Great post from tonight's game thread:

OHSportsFan9;1641801; said:
Evan Takeover
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With 4:00 to go, tOSU was down 52-62.

ET then outscored Purdue 12-0 to give the Buckeyes the lead. The first 10 of those points were scored in a 1:21 stretch, between the driving And-1 with 3:57 remaining and the tying 3-pointer he made with 2:36 left, he had another driving layup and a dunk off a steal.

That's when OHSF09 made his post.
 
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BB73 said:
Great post from tonight's game thread:



With 4:00 to go, tOSU was down 52-62.

ET then outscored Purdue 12-0 to give the Buckeyes the lead. The first 10 of those points were scored in a 1:21 stretch, between the driving And-1 with 3:57 remaining and the tying 3-pointer he made with 2:36 left, he had another driving layup and a dunk off a steal.

That's when OHSF09 made his post.
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The way he closed out the game was just...not sure I even have a word for it yet. He put the team on his back during a very crucial time, not just for this game, but possibly the season. If Purdue extends that lead and the game turns in to a 20 point blowout, who knows where the team's head is at heading back home against a tough Wisconsin team.

He was flawless. He's come a long way and deserves every accolade that comes his way. Treat to watch.
 
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When I heard that ET broke two vertebrae, my first thought was, "Damn, he had a real shot for player of the year." (all NCAA)

The scary thing is, he still has a shot. Just an unbelievable game. This guy is one of the best basketball players I've seen in a long time. I'm so glad he plays for the good guys.
 
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Show of hands: Buckeye fans who believe Turner walks on water today.

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That performance may well turn out to be a defining moment for this team. They now know that they can come back from double-digits again. This was huge.
 
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After upset over Purdue, Ohio State's season rest in Turner's hands
Jeff Goodman
Updated Jan 13, 2010

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.
There may be no one in the entire nation who takes more pride in their defense, is as hard-nosed, gritty and intense on that end of the court than Chris Kramer. Purdue?s senior guard reeks of toughness as he consistently shuts down the opposing team?s top scorer.

But even Kramer was virtually helpless on Tuesday night while watching Ohio State?s Evan Turner single-handedly lead the Buckeyes to an improbable road win in West Lafayette.

Evan Turner put Ohio State on his back Tuesday night, scoring a career-high 32 points to help upset No. 6 Purdue.
Eric Gay

?He?s the best player I?ve ever guarded,? Kramer said. ?He looks like he?s loose with the ball, but he has it on a string. He can spin in the lane, he can shoot it and has a nice pull-up. He has everything working for him.

?He?s a stud.?

The Stud went for 32 points in just his third game back after missing a month following a nasty fall in which he fractured a pair of bones in his lower back.

The Stud didn?t come off the floor once the entire game.

The Stud also grabbed nine rebounds.
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If you take away the seven-minute effort against Eastern Michigan, the game in which he injured his back early in the first half, Turner?s numbers are astounding.

Robbie Hummel dropped eight 3-pointers in the first half vs. Ohio State, but Purdue didn't have enough after halftime to hold off the Buckeyes.
Andy Lyons

The versatile 6-foot-7 junior is averaging 20.3 points, 11.1 rebounds and 6.1 assists in 10 games.

Those are numbers that stack up with all three of the previous National Player of the Year winners: Kevin Durant, Tyler Hansbrough and Blake Griffin.
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?John Wall?s a very good player, but I think Evan is the best player in the country,? Kramer said.
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Ohio State's season rest in Evan Turner's hands - CBK News - FOX Sports on MSN
Bob Hunter commentary: Turner one-ups Hummel on showcase night
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
By Bob Hunter
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Evan Turner knew Robbie Hummel was good player. They were roommates at the World University Games last summer, and the Ohio State star knew what his Purdue counterpart could do.

He knew, but ...

"I didn't know he could hit that many threes in a half," Turner said.

"That many" would be eight, including six in a span of 4 1/2 minutes near the end of the first half. Just for the record, nobody does that. That is the stuff of pure fantasy.

"We talk a couple of times a month," Turner said of Hummel. "He's a really great guy. He's the kind of guy you want to go to war with."

Not necessarily against, though.

"Yeah," Turner said. "But I have some pretty good players on my team as well."
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http://www.dispatch.com/live/conten...1-13.ART_ART_01-13-10_C1_VOG9KPS.html?sid=101
 
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generaladm;1642099; said:
When I heard that ET broke two vertebrae, my first thought was, "Damn, he had a real shot for player of the year." (all NCAA)

The scary thing is, he still has a shot. Just an unbelievable game. This guy is one of the best basketball players I've seen in a long time. I'm so glad he plays for the good guys.
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It will be interesting to see if Evan still has a shot at Player of the Year despite missing 4 weeks. If he could pull that off...well...:)
 
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Starting Five: Singing the praises of Ohio State's Turner
Mike DeCourcy
Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010

Sporting News college basketball columnist Mike DeCourcy analyzes five hot topics of the week in his sport.

1. What was more impressive to you in the Ohio State-Purdue game: Robbie Hummel's first half or Evan Turner's second half?

DeCourcy: One could make the argument Turner pulled off his with a (recently) broken back, but Hummel couldn't excel once he dislocated his finger. But that really wouldn't be fair, would it?

There are three clear issues that favor Turner, though. First, he was playing on the road, whereas Hummel was performing in his home gym, the place where he practices just about every day. Second, and most important, Turner's team wound up winning the game, 70-66, so his performance ended up being an overwhelming contribution to an important road win, whereas Hummel ended up scoring a big number in defeat.

Third, and most impressively, Turner did his damage against Purdue's sensational team defense?and much of it against defensive ace Chris Kramer.

"Evan Turner had his way with all our guys," Purdue coach Matt Painter said after the game.
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http://www.sportingnews.com/college...rting-five-singing-praises-ohio-states-turner
 
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