By: Jared Fialko (WOWKTV.com) –

It’s clear how much Evan Turner meant to Ohio State.

Without him in the starting lineup thanks to a few broken bones in his back, the Buckeyes went .500.

With him even remotely healthy, the Bucks won the Big Ten.

On Monday, Turner got his due, named to the Associated Press All-American First Team.

Turner received all but one first-team vote from the 65-member national media panel.

“I’m definitely honored to be a part of a team like that and to be recognized. It’s really cool,” said Turner, an honorable mention selection last year who thought about entering the draft as a sophomore. “I think I just grew mentally and the maturity of my game is really elevated. I think I’ve become a way better player. I think I’ve learned a lot in the extra year I’ve been here and I’m just really thankful I made the decision.”

Evan’s joined on the first-team by….

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