Another MVP signs with Wolves

The Joondalup Wolves have announced the signing of reigning NBL1 Central men’s league MVP CJ Turnage for the 2022 season.

Turnage is a 6’6 swingman and played NCAA basketball for Saginaw Valley State University where he averaged 15.7ppg and 6.3rpg in his senior season.

After graduating from college, Turnage moved to Australia to pursue his professional basketball career.

Turnage spent the past four years in Adelaide where he played for the Southern Tigers in the Premier League in 2018-2019 and the Norwood Flames in 2020 and 2021.

In 2019 with the Tigers, Turnage was crowned the league MVP following up from his 2018 Grand Final MVP in the championship-winning team.

At the Flames in 2021, he led his team to the NBL1 Central Grand Final and collected the league MVP along with All-Star 5 honours.

In 2021, Turnage averaged 24.3ppg and 7.2 rebounds per game on 49 percent shooting. 

He was second in the league in scoring behind current NBL player Jack McVeigh.

Turnage had six games above 30 points including a season-high of 37 points against Forestville.

New NBL1 Men’s Head Coach David Morrell had this to say about signing Turnage: "I am extremely excited to be able to sign CJ.

"He fits exactly what we were looking for – a versatile scorer that makes his teammates better with his playmaking.

"He’s a big, strong, agile 6’6 player that can’t be defined by classic position labels and gives us all sorts of options as coaches.

"He’s a point guard, an inside presence, and a wing all in one.

"He helps his team score and consistently helps his team win.

"I can’t wait to get him in green.

"I think Wolves fans are really going to love this guy."

When asked about signing with the Wolves, Turnage said: "I’m excited for my opportunity with Joondalup!

"The club has a professional vibe, and I can tell the fans really get around their team because of their success.

"The facilities and resources are amazing!

"I can’t wait to meet my new teammates and the Wolfpack family.

"I am very thankful for the opportunity!"

View the 2022 NBL1 roster tracker here.