Draft Prospect: Evan Turner

[Bruno]

Height: 6-7
Weight: 205 lbs
Birthday: 10/27/1988
College: Ohio State

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[AFBlue]

I know everyone is blown away by John Wall, but I think Evan Turner may be the best all-around player in this draft (if he declares).

His combination of size, ability and overall feel for the game is tremendous. I'd expect him to be a top 3 pick and a of a consolation prize for whoever doesn't win the lottery.

[AFBlue]

Yeah, do that it takes to draft this dude. Just saw the Michigan/Ohio State game and the was ing crazy.

Yeah...did I say top 3? This guy is the consensus #2 and has an outside shot at going #1 if the lotto team is set at PG (i.e. Minny w/ Flynn and Rubio-in-waiting).

[kromediablo]

This guy reminds me of a caron butler...id rather have derrick favors going #2.

[mystargtr34]

I think the best comparison for this guy is undoubtedly Brandon Roy, in terms of his developed all-around combination of playmaking, size and scoring. Turner is slightly taller (+1/2") and longer (+2.5") but he is not the athlete Roy is in terms of his vertical leap (-6.5"). It will be interesting to see if he has the same ability as Roy to finish at the rim.