Big Man Still Waiting On Eligibility Issue

Larry Turner, a 6-10, 225-pound center/power forward from Bridgton Academy in Maine, is still awaiting official word on whether he is qualified academically. Turner last month landed the qualifying score and is now awaiting word from the NCAA Clearinghouse. And he's still waiting.

Sources tell us that Georgia is hoping to have word soon on whether Turner has made it through the NCAA Clearinghouse. The sources tell us that Georgia expects Turner to be eligible.

But our sources tell us that basketball recruits are the low priority right now with the NCAA Clearinghouse. The reason? Well, football practice will start soon and the NCAA Clearinghouse is backed up in trying to push through all the football recruits. So Turner may have to wait a bit longer before he receives word.

Turner has signed the letter of intent.

When Turner landed at Bridgton Academy in Maine, he was there to meet NCAA academic requirements. Head coach Whit Lesure did a tremendous job with Turner in polishing his game and helping Larry work hard in the classroom.

Remember, the Georgia native had committed to the University of Georgia via a letter of intent last year. Two years ago, Turner played at Baldwin H.S. in Milledgeville, Georgia.

But Turner was ruled ineligible to play this past season at Georgia. So Larry went to play for Lesure's Bridgton Academy program. He reached his peak of play at the end of the year. Turner appeared comfortable with his new surroundings and certainly is a player who can gobble up rebounds and play tough inside.

Turner previously showed interest when he was in high school in Clemson, NC State, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Maryland, Villanova, and Alabama.