It’s the holy grail of notoriety, a First-Team selection. It’s even more special when it comes as part of a multiple-year award. That’s just what happened to former Ohio State guard/forward Evan Turner because he was selected by BTN to its All-Decade Big Ten basketball First Team on Wednesday.
Turner’s start to his Buckeye career was a bit rocky, often rubbing teammates and coaches the wrong way. But once he figured it all out, he blossomed into a two-time Big Ten First Teamer, and the NCAA’s Player of the Year in 2010.
He did it by doing a little bit of everything, but his senior year was special. That season, Turner averaged 20.4 points, 9.2 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 1.7 steals, and just under 1 block per game. He was a stat sheet stuffer that also made those around him better while plugging away at 35 minutes per contest.
The rest of the First Team is still being unveiled, but as it is, we’ll have it updated for you. And in case you missed it, there was some Ohio State representation on the Second Team and Third Team as well.
Here’s the video that includes the rationale for picking Turner for the First Team by the 24-member panel at BTN.
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