The latest on Josiah Turner

Jeff Goodman writes about Josiah Turner after Arizona's loss to Seattle Pacific:

Fellow freshman guard Josiah Turner - the most highly touted of the frosh - struggled. Miller said that could be the case early because Turner had a rough senior season in high school in which he switched schools.

"He didn't come off a good situation, but did the best he could," Miller said. "Don't be surprised if Josiah struggles early in the season and plays his best basketball later in the year."

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Here's Jeff Eisenberg on Turner:

Why he'll make an impact: Josiah Turner was always going to compete for the starting point guard job as a true freshman, but MoMo Jones' offseason transfer made it more important for Arizona that the Sacramento native proves college-ready right away. The other point guard on Arizona's roster is sophomore Jordin Mayes, whose development has been slowed by an offseason foot injury. Turner started Thursday's exhibition game to mixed reviews. His passing skills and ability to push the ball in transition are already strengths of his game, while his jump shot, decision-making and defensive awareness are attributes that will come in time.

In coach Sean Miller's words: "The hardest position to transition to from high school to college is point guard. With continued work, he's going to be a much better player four weeks from now, two weeks from now than he is right now. I'm very confident in saying that."

Eisenberg also writes about Jabari Brown in the same article.