Yvonne Turner had a successful college career, and in 2010, she won the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year award. She shared it with Brittney Griner, who would win the award three more times after that. As far as Turner, she made the Big 12 Defensive Team, and it was her third time doing so.
Turner had a nice season, as she averaged 11.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.9 steals and 1.6 assists. She was contributing on both ends of the floor, and she was recognized for her efforts.