Education
Shortridge High School.
Shortridge High School.
Turner played high school basketball at Shortridge High School in Indianapolis, Indiana. Turner played college basketball at the University of Nebraska. Turner was drafted by the Syracuse Nationals in the 6th round (5th pick, 45th overall) of the 1960 National Basketball Association Draft. Turner played for the Anaheim Amigos and Pittsburgh Pipers of the American Basketball Association during the 1967-1968 season.
Turner also played for the Harlem Globetrotters.