The anticipation didn’t have the same hype as Andrew Wiggins’ decision last year, but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t highly anticipated.
Myles Turner is the number two rated prospect of this class, according to ESPN. The Texas native decided to stay close to home and follow in the footsteps of idol Kevin Durant.
Myles Turner is headed to Texas. HUGE get for Rick Barnes and the Longhorns.
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanESPN) April 30, 2014
Some thought Turner would head to Lawrence to replace Embiid, but he decided to be the alpha male in Austin. This is a big time get for Rick Barnes.