Evan Turner and John Wall declare for the NBA Draft and the college coaching carousel spins wildly

Posted on Thu, Apr 8, 2010 : 6:15 a.m.

Evan Turner and John Wall declare for the NBA Draft and the college coaching carousel spins wildly

By Michael Rothstein

The best basketball player in the Big Ten last year won't be around for an encore.

Ohio State junior guard Evan Turner - the almost-consensus national Player of the Year - declared for the NBA Draft on Wednesday.

Calling it an "agonizing decision," Turner leaves Ohio State after a Big Ten championship and Sweet 16 run. He is expected to be one of the Top 2 picks in June's NBA Draft.

Joining Turner on a busy early-entry day were five players from Kentucky, including potential top pick John Wall, freshman DeMarcus Cousins and junior Patrick Patterson.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL:

ESPN.com: Jordan Crawford is declaring for the draft, but not hiring an agent

Fox Sports: Oklahoma sophomore Willie Warren is declaring for the draft

Newark Star-Ledger: New Wagner coach Danny Hurley is adding his brother, Bobby Hurley, to his staff

Newark Star-Ledger: Rutgers star guard Mike Rosario may or may not transfer, depending on what happens with coach Fred Hill

Fox Sports: Iona hires C.W. Post coach Tim Cluess

SI.com: Nothing wrong with NCAA expansion for money

Charlotte Observer: Ohio State assistant Alan Major to interview for Charlotte job

COLLEGE FOOTBALL:

AnnArbor.com: Ball security is improving for Michigan's quarterbacks

ESPN.com: Video with Michigan wide receiver Roy Roundtree

ESPN.com: Syracuse's Ryan Nassib is hoping to stay the Orange starting quarterback