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Evan Turnover? TOs and Strength Turner’s Weaknesses

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I truly was blessed this past season and post-season to have had the opportunity to closely cover college basketball's most decorated player in Ohio State's Evan Turner. "His Royal Smoothness" as we like to call him, won the Wooden, the Naismith and pretty much every other national college basketball player of the year award. We all know how good he is; he'll be the second guy … [Read more...] about Evan Turnover? TOs and Strength Turner’s Weaknesses

Evan Turner named Ohio State Male Athlete of the Year

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No big surprise here- Evan Turner, the consensus national player of the year in men’s basketball, has been named the 2009-10 Ohio State Male Athlete of the Year, the department of athletics announced Thursday. Turner swept the 2010 college basketball season player of the year awards after claiming the Naismith Trophy and John R. Wooden Award, as well as the USBWA, … [Read more...] about Evan Turner named Ohio State Male Athlete of the Year

Flaws in Evan Turner’s Game

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By Paul M. Banks I truly was blessed this past season and post-season to have had the opportunity to closely cover college basketball's most decorated player in Ohio State's Evan Turner. "His Royal Smoothness" as we like to call him, won the Wooden, the Naismith and pretty much every other national college basketball player of the year award.  We all know how good he is; … [Read more...] about Flaws in Evan Turner’s Game

Evan Turner wins Oscar Robertson Trophy: Chicago, OSU Rejoices!

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He was my choice on my USBWA ballot. It really looks like the Wooden and Naismith award are his for the taking now. Kentucky's John Wall claims freshman of the year. For more on that scroll down ST. LOUIS (USBWA) - The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has selected Ohio State guard/forward Evan Turner as the winner of the 2009-10 Oscar Robertson Trophy, annually … [Read more...] about Evan Turner wins Oscar Robertson Trophy: Chicago, OSU Rejoices!

Midwest Swing: Championship & Selection Sunday Edition

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By Paul M. Banks CHICAGO- I’m back in my hometown and I’ve now had a whole day to take in all that transpired on Championship/Selection Sunday. “The Chi” is also home to Kansas’ Sherron Collins and Ohio State’s Evan Turner, two of the five members of the United States Basketball Writers Association All-America Team. Just announced today. I voted for both in my USBWA … [Read more...] about Midwest Swing: Championship & Selection Sunday Edition

Evan Turner Headlines my USBWA Ballot

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By Paul M. Banks My first ever United States Basketball Writers Association ballot! Which includes voting for an all-district team (the Upper Midwest of course!), All-American team, national freshman of the year, coach of the year, and player of the year. In addition, the ballot includes player and coach of the year, for the district. Remember college basketball is bigger … [Read more...] about Evan Turner Headlines my USBWA Ballot

Ohio State/Michigan State Preview: Big Ten Battle

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By Jeff Ghiringhelli Two of the Big Ten's best teams and players will clash tomorrow afternoon when Michigan State hosts Ohio State. The matchup everyone will have their eye on is between Player of the Year candidates Kalin Lucas and Evan Turner. Lucas appears to be almost fully recovered from the sprained ankle he suffered at Wisconsin, as he has averaged 18.5 points and … [Read more...] about Ohio State/Michigan State Preview: Big Ten Battle