Morgan State University Athletics

James Turks stellar basketball career at Morgan State University solidified his place among the elite athletes of
the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA). His outstanding performance during the 1964-1965
seasons earned him the prestigious All-CIAA distinction. Turk consistently averaged 25 or more points to lead
the Bears.
 
His high level of play led to his well-deserved selection to the All-State team for Maryland, a testament to his
dominance within the states collegiate football landscape. Furthermore, his outstanding contributions to Morgan
State not only solidified his place in the teams history but also earned him All-CIAA honors in 1965. At the time,
he was only the fifth player in Morgan States esteemed history to achieve such a prestigious distinction.