PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Evan Turner is a bench player for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Sixers coach Doug Collins chose not to start Turner for Wednesday night’s opener against the Miami Heat. Turner was selected with the No. 2 overall pick of the NBA draft.
Turner, the Associated Press Player of the Year, averaged 20.3 points, 9.2 rebounds and 5.9 assists while leading the Buckeyes into the round of 16 in the NCAA tournament.
The Sixers will start Jrue Holiday and Andre Iguodala in the backcourt; forwards Jason Kapano and Elton Brand and center Spencer Hawes.
