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Jared Turner is a Coach's Kid Who is Flying Under the Radar

January 14, 2022
Northeastern commit Jared Turner has grown up around basketball as a coach's kid and developed into an underrated prospect.

Jared Turner, an underrated forward at Gonzaga College High School in Washington, D.C., has been immersed in basketball his entire life through his father's coaching career. Standing nearly 6-foot-8, Turner has developed into a versatile player with deep shooting range and excellent passing skills.

Turner's basketball IQ and team-oriented mindset stem from his unique perspective as a coach's son. His ability to balance the father-son dynamic while excelling on the court speaks to his maturity. Turner is committed to Northeastern, where he also aspires to pursue sports psychology.