[!--quoteo--][div class=\'quotetop\']QUOTE[/div][div class=\'quotemain\'][!--quotec--]One dangling scholarship and the possibility someone else could have snatched it today may have been the nudge Evan Turner needed to take the plunge.
Turner, a versatile 6-foot-6 guard from Chicago who reportedly had favored Illinois, committed yesterday to become the fourth member of Ohio State’s 2007 recruiting class in men’s basketball, recruiting sources confirmed. The Dispatch was not immediately able to reach Turner for comment.
Turner’s decision came one day before Alex Tyus, a 6-7 forward from St. Louis, was to visit Ohio State and possibly commit to sign with the Buckeyes. Tyus’ visit was canceled after Turner informed Ohio State coaches of his decision.
The Buckeyes still have one scholarship available for 2007, but coach Thad Matta is expected to bank it so he has another to offer the class of 2008, which is strong in Ohio. [/quote]
Read MoreThad just keeps loading up.
