Top 10 Players to Play for Mark Turgeon

NCAA Basketball: Top 10 Players to Play for Mark Turgeon

ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 16: Head coach Mark Turgeon of the Maryland Terrapins reacts in the first half against the Xavier Musketeers during the first round of the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Amway Center on March 16, 2017 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

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CHICAGO, IL – MARCH 18: Khris Middleton #22 of the Texas A&M Aggies controls the ball against Deividas Dulkys #4 of the Florida State Seminoles in the first half during the second round of the 2011 NCAA men’s basketball tournament at the United Center on March 18, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

7. Randy Burns – Wichita State Shockers (2002-2005)

Career stats: 12.9 ppg 3.8 rpg 2.2 apg

After a 9-19 first season at Wichita State, Turgeon needed to turn things around soon, or face the hot seat himself. Burns came in his second season and made an immediate impact averaging in double-figures.

He did that all four seasons with the Shockers, including averaging 15.1 ppg his sophomore season. As more talent surrounded him, Burns didn’t need to score as much. But his impact and effort set the groundwork for the best yet to come for the program.

6. Jake Layman – Maryland Terrapins (2013-2016)

Career stats: 10.2 ppg 4.8 rpg 1.1 apg

There were five double-digit scorers on that 2016 Sweet Sixteen team for Maryland, but it was Layman who was the “heart and soul” for them. He not only was incredibly efficient on offense during that year and the others but his constant energy and hustle was a coaches’ dream as well.

5. Khris Middleton – Texas A&M Aggies (2010-2012)

Career stats: 11.3 ppg 4.6 rpg 2.0 apg

He only had one full season with the Aggies thanks to injuries, but Middleton showed why he was an NBA prospect. He scored in double figures in all but six games in 2011, including a 31 point game against Arkansas to help guide Texas A&M to the NCAA Tournament.

With only two double-digit scorers on the roster that season, Middleton’s contributions were vital to helping the Aggies make the Big Dance. He was one of the best pure scorers Turgeon’s ever coached.

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