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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!

Ohio State’s Dallas Lauderdale could be “League” someday

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By Paul M. Banks With all the attention on Naismith Award favorite Evan Turner, a few Ohio State Buckeyes often go overlooked. And there are three on the current squad who have a good chance of joining Turner in the NBA in the next couple of years. So I took it upon myself to profile and interview the forgotten Buckeyes. First feature is on the big man, Dallas Lauderdale. … [Read more...] about Ohio State’s Dallas Lauderdale could be “League” someday

Club Trillion Opines on Evan Turner “the Villain”

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By Paul M. Banks For part one of this interview go here MILWAUKEE- Club Trillion blogger, and Ohio State walk-on Mark Titus has been referring to national player of the year Evan Turner almost exclusively as "The Villain" in his blog lately. And for good reason, Turner's play is making him a polarizing figure to college basketball fans everywhere. Last night, I … [Read more...] about Club Trillion Opines on Evan Turner “the Villain”

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

Chicago Well Represented on Oscar Robertson Award Finalists List

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By Paul M. Banks ST. LOUIS (USBWA) - The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has announced finalists for the 2010 Oscar Robertson Trophy, to be presented to the association's national player of the year. Three of the 16 finalists hail from the Chicago area: Ohio State's Evan "His Royal Smoothness" Turner, Kansas' Sherron Collins, and Duke's Jon Scheyer. There's a second … [Read more...] about Chicago Well Represented on Oscar Robertson Award Finalists List

St. Joseph’s BFFs McCamey & Turner Share Big 10 POW Award

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This week's Big 10 player of the week award is a co-honor. And the two men sharing it were teammates in high school, at St. Josephs (same place where Isaiah Thomas prepped) in Chicago. Ilinois’ Demetri McCamey earned a share of the weekly award along with Ohio State’s Evan Turner. The award marks the eighth of Turner’s career, surpassing Glenn Robinson (Purdue) and Jim … [Read more...] about St. Joseph’s BFFs McCamey & Turner Share Big 10 POW Award