01 Feb 2025 Kanard Turner – Conway (501 Basketball Team 2025)

Senior guard Kanard Turner is the kind of player every coach dreams of leading their team. Known for his relentless motor and leadership, he is an anchor for the Conway Wampus Cats.

“He always wants to make the right play, and he leads by example,” Wampus Cat Head Coach Ben Lindsey said. “He is a very versatile defender.”

Off the court, Turner’s impact is just as meaningful. “He is a very mature kid who wants to see the good in everyone,” Lindsey said. “He gives teammates rides every day after practice and works several days a week while maintaining a 3.71 GPA at one of the best academic schools in the state.”

Turner’s dedication and humility make him a natural leader. “He’s tough enough to be held to a higher standard than others, yet humble enough to accept the responsibility and critique that comes with it,” Lindsey said. “He embodies the character you want your program to have.”  

Turner’s love for basketball started young. “I just grew up around it a lot,” he said. He started making lasting memories early on. He made his first game-winning shot all the way back in kindergarten.

This season, he has set clear goals for himself and the team. “I want to make All-Conference and All-State,” he said. “As a team, we want to make state.”

With an offer to play at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Turner’s future is bright. His advice to future athletes? “Enjoy it while you can.”