turn pro
idiom
: to become a professional in a certain sport
a former college player who just turned pro this year
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The Brampton Steelheads defenseman who will turn pro next season with the ECHL Iowa Heartlanders or AHL Iowa Wild.
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Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
He was committed to the University of Miami but decided to turn pro.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
Ryan Greene, forward, 2nd round in 2022: Greene is expected to turn pro after his college season.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Incoming college prospects The Blackhawks could have a number of college prospects turn pro and make their NHL debuts this season, most likely Boston University junior forward Ryan Greene, Minnesota sophomore Oliver Moore and Minnesota sophomore defenseman Sam Rinzel.
—Scott Powers, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
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Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
He was committed to the University of Miami but decided to turn pro.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
Ryan Greene, forward, 2nd round in 2022: Greene is expected to turn pro after his college season.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Incoming college prospects The Blackhawks could have a number of college prospects turn pro and make their NHL debuts this season, most likely Boston University junior forward Ryan Greene, Minnesota sophomore Oliver Moore and Minnesota sophomore defenseman Sam Rinzel.
—Scott Powers, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
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“Turn pro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn%20pro. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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