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Bowling Green State University Athletics
Staying Home: Justin Turner To Return To BGSU For Senior Season
April 13, 2020 | Men's Basketball
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – Justin Turner, a redshirt-junior guard on the Bowling Green State University men's basketball team, announced on Monday (April 13) afternoon that he will return to BGSU for his senior season in 2020-21. Turner made the decision on his Instagram (@justinturner1_) page shortly after 3 p.m.
The back-to-back First Team All-MAC selection enters his final year of eligibility in the Orange and Brown just 344 points shy of breaking the program's all-time scoring record, which was set by current assistant coach Anthony Stacey (1,938 points) over 1995-2000.
Turner entered the transfer portal in late March. The native of Detroit was ranked the No. 2 transfer target in the country by both ESPN (Jeff Borzello) and Stadium (Jeff Goodman). Before making his final decision on Monday, Turner had narrowed his list to four schools – Bowling Green, Iowa State, Marquette and Missouri.
This past season, Turner averaged 18.8 points and became the first Falcon since Stacey (1999 & 2000) to earn First Team All-MAC honors in back-to-back seasons. Turner scored 20-plus points 14 times in 2019-20, including 10 such efforts in conference play.
Turner ranks seventh in all-time scoring (1,595 points) and three-point field goals (152) at Bowling Green, while ranking 10th in scoring average (17.0 PPG). Additionally, over the course of 2020-21, Turner has a strong shot to enter the top-10 within the program in career assists and steals.
BGSU's leading scorer in each of the last three seasons, Turner has been a focal point for a program that is in the midst of one of its most-successful eras. The Falcons reached the MAC Championship Game in 2019 for just the fourth time in program history, and will enter the 2020-21 season having won 20-plus games in consecutive campaigns for the first time since 1947-49.
Statement From Head Coach Michael Huger
"I am excited Justin has decided to return to Bowling Green. He has helped build our program into a MAC contender, and will have an opportunity to accomplish all of his personal and team goals during his final season as a Falcon. Justin is a first-class individual, and handled this process with transparency and maturity. I can't wait to see all the great things Justin and our team will accomplish during the 2020-21 season!"
Statement From Justin Turner
"I never really look at individual accolades when making a decision. It was more so the winning part, and cracking that NCAA tourney bid. That also played a huge key -- that's something we want to do. Now that I'm back officially, we can make that known."
2020 Top-Ranked Immediately Eligible Transfers (ESPN.com)
Player Commitment
1. G Carlik Jones Louisville
2. G Justin Turner Bowling Green
3. C Matt Haarms Undecided
4. F Seth Towns Ohio State
5. G Bryce Aiken Seton Hall
6. G Cartier Diarra Virginia Tech
7. G Terrell Brown Arizona
8. F Dimencio Vaughn Ole Miss
9. F Jordan Bruner Alabama
10. G Terrell Gomez San Diego State
11. G Mike Smith Michigan
12. F Kevin Marfo Texas A&M
13. F E.J. Anosike Tennessee
14. F Brandon Johnson Minnesota
15. G Amauri Hardy Oregon
16. G Jalen Tate Arkansas
17. G Charles Minlend Louisville
Turner's Post-Season & In-Season Awards
• 7-Time MAC East Player of the Week
• 1-Time Lou Henson (Top Mid-Major) Player of the Week
• First Team All-MAC (2019-20)
• First Team All-NABC (2019-20)
• First Team All-MAC (2018-19)
• First Team All-NABC (2018-19)
• All-Tournament Team (2018 Legends Classic)
• All-MAC Honorable Mention (2017-18)
• All-MAC Freshman Team (2017-18)
Turner's Career Highs
Points: 34 at Northern Illinois (Feb. 16, 2019)
Assists: 8 vs. Jacksonville (Nov. 11, 2019)
Rebounds: 11 vs. Jacksonville (Nov. 11, 2019) | 11 vs. Drexel (Nov. 25, 2018)
Field Goals: 12 at Ohio (Jan. 11, 2020) | 12 at Drexel (Nov. 10, 2017)
3-Point Field Goals: 5 vs. Buffalo (March 6, 2020) | 5 at Evansville (Dec. 5, 2017) | 5 vs. San Jose State (Nov. 29, 2017)
Turner's 30-Point Scoring Games
• 34 Points at Northern Illinois (Feb. 16, 2019)
• 33 Points at Ball State (Feb. 15, 2020)
• 33 Points at Drexel (Nov. 10, 2017)
• 31 Points at Central Michigan (Feb. 4, 2020)
• 30 Points at Central Michigan (Jan. 12, 2019)
• 30 Points at Akron (Jan. 13, 2018)
Bowling Green's All-Time Leaders In Three-Point Field Goals
Player Total 3-Pointers
1. Dylan Frye (2016-20) 238
2. John Reimold (2002-05) 228
3. Keith McLeod (1998-02) 199
4. Jay Larranaga (1993-97) 195
5. Martin Samarco (2005-07) 180
6. Shane Komives (1992-96) 177
7. Justin Turner (2016-PR) 152
8. Scott Thomas (2008-12) 151
9. Zack Denny (2013-17) 145
10. DeMar Moore (1995-99) 131
Brian Moten (2005-09) 131
Bowling Green's All-Time Scoring Leaders
Player Total Points
1. Anthony Stacey (1995-2000) 1,938
2. Keith McLeod (1998-2002) 1,895
3. Howard Komives (1961-64) 1,834
4. Antonio Daniels (1993-97) 1,789
5. James Darrow (1957-60) 1,740
6. Charles Share (1946-50) 1,730
7. Justin Turner (2016-PR) 1,595
8. Walt Piatkowski (1965-68) 1,577
9. Colin Irish (1979-84) 1,567
10. Len Matela (1998-2002) 1,527
11. David Jenkins (1980-84) 1,525
12. Marcus Newbern (1978-82) 1,504
13. James Gerber (1950-54) 1,495
14. Al Bianchi (1951-54) 1,487
15. Dylan Frye (2016-20) 1,458
The back-to-back First Team All-MAC selection enters his final year of eligibility in the Orange and Brown just 344 points shy of breaking the program's all-time scoring record, which was set by current assistant coach Anthony Stacey (1,938 points) over 1995-2000.
Turner entered the transfer portal in late March. The native of Detroit was ranked the No. 2 transfer target in the country by both ESPN (Jeff Borzello) and Stadium (Jeff Goodman). Before making his final decision on Monday, Turner had narrowed his list to four schools – Bowling Green, Iowa State, Marquette and Missouri.
This past season, Turner averaged 18.8 points and became the first Falcon since Stacey (1999 & 2000) to earn First Team All-MAC honors in back-to-back seasons. Turner scored 20-plus points 14 times in 2019-20, including 10 such efforts in conference play.
Turner ranks seventh in all-time scoring (1,595 points) and three-point field goals (152) at Bowling Green, while ranking 10th in scoring average (17.0 PPG). Additionally, over the course of 2020-21, Turner has a strong shot to enter the top-10 within the program in career assists and steals.
BGSU's leading scorer in each of the last three seasons, Turner has been a focal point for a program that is in the midst of one of its most-successful eras. The Falcons reached the MAC Championship Game in 2019 for just the fourth time in program history, and will enter the 2020-21 season having won 20-plus games in consecutive campaigns for the first time since 1947-49.
Statement From Head Coach Michael Huger
"I am excited Justin has decided to return to Bowling Green. He has helped build our program into a MAC contender, and will have an opportunity to accomplish all of his personal and team goals during his final season as a Falcon. Justin is a first-class individual, and handled this process with transparency and maturity. I can't wait to see all the great things Justin and our team will accomplish during the 2020-21 season!"
Statement From Justin Turner
"I never really look at individual accolades when making a decision. It was more so the winning part, and cracking that NCAA tourney bid. That also played a huge key -- that's something we want to do. Now that I'm back officially, we can make that known."
2020 Top-Ranked Immediately Eligible Transfers (ESPN.com)
Player Commitment
1. G Carlik Jones Louisville
2. G Justin Turner Bowling Green
3. C Matt Haarms Undecided
4. F Seth Towns Ohio State
5. G Bryce Aiken Seton Hall
6. G Cartier Diarra Virginia Tech
7. G Terrell Brown Arizona
8. F Dimencio Vaughn Ole Miss
9. F Jordan Bruner Alabama
10. G Terrell Gomez San Diego State
11. G Mike Smith Michigan
12. F Kevin Marfo Texas A&M
13. F E.J. Anosike Tennessee
14. F Brandon Johnson Minnesota
15. G Amauri Hardy Oregon
16. G Jalen Tate Arkansas
17. G Charles Minlend Louisville
Turner's Post-Season & In-Season Awards
• 7-Time MAC East Player of the Week
• 1-Time Lou Henson (Top Mid-Major) Player of the Week
• First Team All-MAC (2019-20)
• First Team All-NABC (2019-20)
• First Team All-MAC (2018-19)
• First Team All-NABC (2018-19)
• All-Tournament Team (2018 Legends Classic)
• All-MAC Honorable Mention (2017-18)
• All-MAC Freshman Team (2017-18)
Turner's Career Highs
Points: 34 at Northern Illinois (Feb. 16, 2019)
Assists: 8 vs. Jacksonville (Nov. 11, 2019)
Rebounds: 11 vs. Jacksonville (Nov. 11, 2019) | 11 vs. Drexel (Nov. 25, 2018)
Field Goals: 12 at Ohio (Jan. 11, 2020) | 12 at Drexel (Nov. 10, 2017)
3-Point Field Goals: 5 vs. Buffalo (March 6, 2020) | 5 at Evansville (Dec. 5, 2017) | 5 vs. San Jose State (Nov. 29, 2017)
Turner's 30-Point Scoring Games
• 34 Points at Northern Illinois (Feb. 16, 2019)
• 33 Points at Ball State (Feb. 15, 2020)
• 33 Points at Drexel (Nov. 10, 2017)
• 31 Points at Central Michigan (Feb. 4, 2020)
• 30 Points at Central Michigan (Jan. 12, 2019)
• 30 Points at Akron (Jan. 13, 2018)
Bowling Green's All-Time Leaders In Three-Point Field Goals
Player Total 3-Pointers
1. Dylan Frye (2016-20) 238
2. John Reimold (2002-05) 228
3. Keith McLeod (1998-02) 199
4. Jay Larranaga (1993-97) 195
5. Martin Samarco (2005-07) 180
6. Shane Komives (1992-96) 177
7. Justin Turner (2016-PR) 152
8. Scott Thomas (2008-12) 151
9. Zack Denny (2013-17) 145
10. DeMar Moore (1995-99) 131
Brian Moten (2005-09) 131
Bowling Green's All-Time Scoring Leaders
Player Total Points
1. Anthony Stacey (1995-2000) 1,938
2. Keith McLeod (1998-2002) 1,895
3. Howard Komives (1961-64) 1,834
4. Antonio Daniels (1993-97) 1,789
5. James Darrow (1957-60) 1,740
6. Charles Share (1946-50) 1,730
7. Justin Turner (2016-PR) 1,595
8. Walt Piatkowski (1965-68) 1,577
9. Colin Irish (1979-84) 1,567
10. Len Matela (1998-2002) 1,527
11. David Jenkins (1980-84) 1,525
12. Marcus Newbern (1978-82) 1,504
13. James Gerber (1950-54) 1,495
14. Al Bianchi (1951-54) 1,487
15. Dylan Frye (2016-20) 1,458
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