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College Basketball: Top 10 2015 NBA draft prospects

By Bryce Olin

Jan 3, 2015; Durham, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Matt Jones (13) and center Jahlil Okafor (15) and guard Tyus Jones (5) and forward Justise Winslow (12) watch as teammate guard Quinn Cook (not pictured) shoots a technical foul shot in their game against the Boston College Eagles at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2015; Durham, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Matt Jones (13) and center Jahlil Okafor (15) and guard Tyus Jones (5) and forward Justise Winslow (12) watch as teammate guard Quinn Cook (not pictured) shoots a technical foul shot in their game against the Boston College Eagles at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 13, 2014; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns forward Myles Turner (52) fights for position against Texas State Bobcats forward Cameron Naylor (24) during the second half at the Frank Erwin Special Events Center. Texas beat Texas State 59-27. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Maloney-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2014; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns forward Myles Turner (52) fights for position against Texas State Bobcats forward Cameron Naylor (24) during the second half at the Frank Erwin Special Events Center. Texas beat Texas State 59-27. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Maloney-USA TODAY Sports /

6. Myles Turner, Texas Longhorns

NBA Doppelganger: LaMarcus Aldridge

Myles Turner is a beast.

Season G MP FG FGA FG% 3P% TRB AST BLK PTS
2014-15 15 21.9 3.7 7.5 .487 .364 6.9 0.9 2.7 11.2
Career 15 21.9 3.7 7.5 .487 .364 6.9 0.9 2.7 11.2

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Generated 1/8/2015.

When I heard the LaMarcus Aldridge comparisons for Turner before the season, I expected Turner to have Aldridge’s sleepy, rope-a-dope-type of game. Not so fast. Turner is like Aldridge jacked up on caffeine, and that’s a good thing.

Turner will go through some growing pains, but he’s a solid piece for a rebuilding team.

In the NBA, Turner will have the same problems as Aldridge, unless he develops a consistent 3-point jumper.

Aldridge is a great player, but he’s not that efficient because he takes long-2s, instead of 3s. As a Trail Blazers fan, I love Aldridge. He can do no wrong in my eyes; however, I have seen Aldridge shoot the Blazers out of a few games. Turner will probably do that more than a few times in the NBA.

Turner is a little raw and inexperienced. Kentucky’s bigs ate his lunch when Texas played Kentucky earlier in the season. In the game, Turner was held to six points and looked overmatched for much of the game.

Once Turner starts to bulk up and learns to use his body to create separation for his smooth jumper, he’s going to be a great player.

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