Georgia Strikes Again!

"Larry Turner kissed the ground," Bridgton Academy head coach Whit Lesure said. "He scored a qualifying mark on the test."

Yes, Georgia adds another top notch forward to its future roster. Larry Turner, a 6-10, 225-pound center/power forward from Bridgton Academy in Maine, landed the qualifying score and is now eligible for this season.

When Turner landed at Bridgton Academy in Maine, he was there to meet NCAA academic requirements. "Larry told me he plans on signing either Sunday or Monday after he graduates from here this weekend," Lesure said. "He worked very hard. We are all very happy for him."

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 not eligible to play this season at Georgia. So Larry went to play for Whit 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.

"Larry has a chance to be a very good player in the SEC," Lesure said. "I think he can be an impact player. I just told Larry to go ahead and believe in yourself."