Bio

Cameron Turner joined Eastern Arizona College as the Head Women’s Basketball Coach in Fall 2017. Under his leadership, the Lady Monsters achieved significant milestones, earning him the titles of ACCAC Coach of the Year and West District Coach of the Year in 2021. During his 5-year tenure, the team held a record of 90-56 (.616%), with an impressive record of 45-7 (.865%) in his last two seasons. Turner's teams consistently earned All-Academic honors, with three of the five seasons achieving 1st All-Academic honors.

In his fourth season, Turner's leadership led the Lady Monsters to win the ACCAC Conference Championship and the Region I Title, culminating in a Sweet 16 appearance nationally. This marked a new pinnacle for the EAC women’s basketball program. Turner’s expertise in recruiting helped more than 25 female athletes graduate from Eastern Arizona and advance to universities nationwide. During his tenure, he coached three All-Americans, three ACCAC Freshmen of the Year, and 15 ACCAC all-conference and all-region athletes.

Turner, originally from the Pacific Northwest, previously assisted in coaching Kevin Love, the 2007 High School Naismith Award Winner and future NBA lottery pick. He founded the successful AAU program Willamette Reign in Woodburn, OR, which placed 53 student-athletes into collegiate basketball, ranging from NCAA D1 to NAIA.

From 2011 to 2017, Turner was the assistant men’s basketball coach at the prestigious NCAA D2 University of Alaska Anchorage, where the program achieved a 116-60 (.659%) record. He contributed to the development of the 2012 NCAA National Player of the Year Taylor Rohde, 18 All-League Athletes, two All-Region athletes, and two All-Americans.

In January 2023, Turner reached a milestone by winning his 100th game as a collegiate head coach. His players continued to excel, with one receiving 1st Team All-ACCAC, 1st Team All-Region, and signing with D1 Troy University, and another earning 2nd Team All-ACCAC, 2nd Team All-Region, ACCAC Freshman of the Year, and ACCAC All-Defensive Team honors.

In 2024, Turner’s success continued as he led the team to win the ACCAC Championship, NJCAA Region I DI Championship, and NABC Juco West District Championship. The team was also named an NJCAA All-Academic Team. Turner's team completed the 2024 season with a conference record of 17-2 and an overall record of 26-7. He was honored as Region I and ACCAC Coach of the Year.

Turner graduated from Southern Oregon University in 2004 with a bachelor's in science in Criminology. He is married to Elisabeth, and they have two daughters, Cora and Iris.

In 2024, Turner’s success continued as he led the team to win the ACCAC Championship, NJCAA Region I DI Championship, and NABC Juco West District Championship. The team was also named an NJCAA All-Academic Team. Turner was honored as NJCAA Region I and ACCAC Coach of the Year.

Turner graduated from Southern Oregon University in 2004 with a bachelor's in science in Criminology. He is married to Elisabeth, and they have two daughters, Cora and Iris.