Justin_Turner_(basketball)

Justin Turner (basketball)

Justin Turner (basketball)

American basketball player (born 1998)


Justin Rafael Turner (born March 12, 1998), nicknamed "Juice" or "JT", is an American professional basketball player for Río Ourense Termal of the LEB Oro. He played college basketball for the Bowling Green Falcons.

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Early life and high school career

Turner was born and grew up in Detroit, Michigan, and attended Renaissance High School.[1] As a senior, he averaged 21 points, seven rebounds, and five assists per game and was named first team All-City and second team All-State.[2][3] He committed to the Bowling Green Falcons over several other Mid-American Conference schools.[3]

College career

Turner played in four games as a true freshman before using a medical redshirt due to a season-ending injury. He was named to the Mid-American Conference (MAC) All-Freshman team and honorable mention all-conference after averaging 15.9 points per game as a redshirt freshman.[4] Turner averaged 18.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.4 steals per game and was named first team All-MAC the following season.[5][6] Turner scored his 1,000th career point on a late layup to help the Falcons to a 73–69 win over Akron on February 19, 2019, part of a 23-point performance.[7] He initially declared for the 2019 NBA draft but withdrew after working out for several teams, returning to Bowling Green for his redshirt junior season.[8] Turner was named first team All-MAC for a second straight season after averaging 18.8 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game.[9] After the season Turner entered the transfer portal and was widely considered to be one of the best graduate transfer players available.[10][11] Turner ultimately decided to return to Bowling Green for his redshirt senior season.[12]

On February 16, 2021, Turner became the first player in school history to surpass the 2,000 career point mark.[13] He averaged 19.3 points and 4.4 assist per game as a redshirt senior.[14]

Professional career

Motor City Cruise (2021–2022)

After going undrafted in the 2021 NBA draft, Turner played for the San Antonio Spurs in the 2021 NBA Summer League. Turner made his debut in an 87–58 loss against the Utah Jazz's "White" Team on August 3. He led the team with 13 points and seven rebounds along with one assist, steal, and block.[15]

On October 23, 2021, the Westchester Knicks selected Turner with their fourth overall pick in the 2021 NBA G League draft.[16] On October 25, 2021, Turner was included in training camp roster of the Westchester Knicks,[17] but was waived before the season began. On November 15, he signed with the Motor City Cruise.[18]

Grand Rapids Gold (2023)

On March 2, 2023, Turner was acquired by the Grand Rapids Gold.[19]

Río Ourense Termal (2023–present)

On July 5, 2023, Turner signed with Río Ourense Termal of the LEB Oro.[20]

Career statistics

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

College

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References

  1. Goricki, David (January 18, 2019). "Ex-Detroit Renaissance star Justin Turner has Bowling Green on the rise". The Detroit News. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
  2. "All-Detroit boys basketball teams". Detroit Free Press. April 7, 2016. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
  3. Hunter, Branden (April 12, 2016). "Justin Turner stays close to home, at Bowling Green". Rivals.com. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
  4. Daniels, Evan (March 23, 2020). "Long list of schools after Bowling Green transfer Justin Turner". 247Sports.com. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
  5. Piotrowicz, Nicholas (November 2, 2019). "180 is the magic number for BGSU's Justin Turner". The Blade. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
  6. Mitchell, Greg (November 4, 2019). "Justin Turner and the Bowling Green Falcons look to cash in on big expectations in an open MAC". MidMajorMadness.com. SB Nation. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
  7. Carle, Jack (February 19, 2019). "Turner hits game winner and 1,000th point". Sentinel-Tribune. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
  8. Piotrowicz, Nicholas (May 29, 2019). "Justin Turner reflects on NBA draft process, decision to return". The Blade. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
  9. Daniels, Evan (March 27, 2020). "Graduate transfer Justin Turner cuts his list to six". 247Sports.com. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
  10. Borzello, Jeff (April 13, 2020). "Justin Turner opts to stay at Bowling Green rather than transfer". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
  11. Rowland, Kyle (March 16, 2021). "Toledo men's basketball continues racking up awards". Toledo Blade. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
  12. "Westchester Knicks Announce Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. October 25, 2021. Retrieved October 25, 2021.
  13. "MOTOR CITY CRUISE CLAIM JUSTIN TURNER OFF WAIVERS". NBA.com. November 15, 2021. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  14. "Grand Rapids Gold Acquire Justin Turner from Available Player Pool". oursportscentral.com. March 2, 2023. Retrieved March 2, 2023.

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