Shocker: Big Man Denied Admission

Larry Turner, a 6-10, 225-pound center/power forward from Bridgton Academy in Maine, was denied admission by the Georgia admissions office, according to several sources.

Sources tell us that Turner is now looking into possibly appealing. But if the appeal process is not available or is denied, then Larry Turner will have many top programs going after him.

Turner has already been given the green light by the NCAA clearinghouse. Sources tell us that the Georgia basketball program is puzzled by the decision.

longer before he receives word.

Turner signed the letter of intent with Georgia last year. 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.

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. Sources tell us that Connecticut is going hard after Turner too.