Elston Turner Jr.
American basketball player (born 1990)
Elston Howard Turner Jr. (born March 6, 1990) is an American professional basketball player who last played for Iraklis Thessaloniki of the Greek Basket League. A 6'5", 211 lbs small forward who can also play as a shooting guard, Turner played for Washington Huskies and at Texas A&M Aggies before going overseas to Europe to play for several clubs in Italy, France, Germany and Greece.
High school
Turner attended Elkins High School, in Missouri City, Texas, where he played high school basketball.
College career
Turner played college basketball for Washington Huskies, from 2008 to 2010 and for Texas A&M Aggies from 2011 to 2013. As a senior, he averaged 17.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game.
Professional career
Turner started his pro career with VL Pesaro of the LBA. On July 5, 2014, he moved to Élan Chalon. He only played one game with the French club, before joining New Basket Brindisi in Italy.
From 2015 until 2017, Turner joined Vanoli Cremona. The following season, he played with Mens Sana Siena and Cuore Napoli of the Serie A2.
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