Big 12 Basketball: Analyzing each program’s 2019 recruiting class

Baylor is facing high expectations heading into this coming season. The Bears are returning a strong core from landing a No. 9 seed in the NCAA Tournament a year ago and are widely projected to be a potential top-25 team in the nation. With this said, head coach Scott Drew did not need to secure many commitments from the 2019 class as there were not many openings. He was able to land two high-profile sit-out transfers and just one high school commit over the past few months.

As a result, this one-man recruiting class is only ranked at No. 125 in the country. Jordan Turner, though, is an underrated addition for the future of the program. A 6-foot-6 wing out of Kansas, Turner is ranked as the No. 158 overall prospect in the class with a bright future. Although not the most skilled player at this point, Turner brings plenty of size and versatility to the forward spot. With the right development, he could play a multitude of positions at the college level while proving to be a threat on both ends of the floor.

Turner is bound to be a major piece of the puzzle for Baylor’s future. With that said, though, he could have a difficult time cracking the rotation as a freshman. The Bears return plenty of talent for this coming season and their wings look poised to be held down by upperclassmen. Turner should use this year to hone his skills before emerging as a key piece for the program down the road. He is someone to take note of for the future.