Northwestern State University of Louisana

Came into his own late in his prep career as he played just three years of prep basketball ... could be the real sleeper of the recruiting class if early practice performance is an indication ... strong player who jumps extremely well ... is still rough around the edges but has talent to be a force inside ... played both forward and center on Carroll teams that combined a record of 61-19 over the past three years ... team won district title in 1982 and went on to claim state title ... the following year team was co-district winner and advanced to state regionals and as a senior played on prep team that placed second in distraction ... earned all-district honorable mention two straight years and has continued to show improvement since the completion of his high school career ... also an outstanding student ... carried over a 3.00 grade point average as a prep, was twice honored with Student Council Award, won French Club Award and as a senior was voted by classmates as Mr. Carroll High ... is the son of Mrs. Adella Turner of Monroe .. the youngest of three children with two older sisters... given name is Julius Troy Turner.