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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 30
Balanced NC State takes aim at Virginia's stingy defense
Things looked a lot different the last time North Carolina State and Virginia squared off. The Wolfpack were led by a core that included DJ Horne, DJ Burns and Casey Morsell, while the Cavaliers took the court for renowned head coach Tony Bennett.
The 'Naismith Men's Player of the Year Award winner' quiz
The Naismith College Player of the Year is an annual basketball award given by the Atlanta Tipoff Club to the top men's and women's collegiate basketball players. It is named in honor of the inventor of basketball (in 1891), Dr. James Naismith.Can you name every men's college basketball player who has won the Naismith Award?
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 1
Five undrafted NBA free agents to watch during summer league
The NBA Summer League offers a glimpse into the future of basketball, showcasing young talents and giving undrafted players a chance to prove themselves. This year, multiple undrafted free agents are worth keeping an eye on as they vie for a spot on an NBA roster. Here are five players to watch.
Cleveland Cavaliers UDFA DJ Burns Gets Huge NBA Comparison
The Cleveland Cavaliers were able to walk away from the 2024 NBA Draft with one selection at No. 20 overall. With that pick, they were able to land Jaylon Tyson, a player who could end up earning a role with the team very early on during his career.
March Madness Star DJ Burns Shares Message For Cavaliers Fans
Cleveland Cavaliers fans will be seeing a familiar face when they turn on the NBA Summer League next month when D.J. Burns suits up for the Wine and Gold.
NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / June 28
Cleveland Cavaliers Add NCAA Tournament Superstar For NBA Summer League
D.J. Burns is coming off an exciting year with NC State. The 23-year-old finished the season with averages of 12.9 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.9 assists per contest while shooting 53.1% from the field in 41 games (40 starts).
College Basketball News / Hoops Wire / June 27
Cavs Signing NC State’s DJ Burns For Summer League
The Cavaliers didn’t capitalize on their quest to land a second-round pick, but they did manage to land someone for their summer league run, anyway. And that someone is big.
North Carolina State Wolfpack News / Larry Brown Sports / June 27
Cavaliers hoping March Madness magic carries over for UDFA signing
NC State center DJ Burns was one of the shining stars in March Madness. Onward to the NBA, now, though rocky may be the path.
North Carolina State Wolfpack News / Fadeaway World / May 23
DJ Burns Gets Workout With The Lakers After Losing 45 Lbs. In 6 And A Half Weeks
D.J. Burns Jr., the standout center from NC State, has achieved a significant milestone by earning a workout with the Los Angeles Lakers after a dramatic
Fan-favorite NC State March Madness star is unrecognizable
DJ Burns Jr. quickly became a fan favorite during North Carolina State’s memorable March Madness run, but the big man might be hard to recognize these days.
North Carolina State Wolfpack News / Yardbarker / May 22
Report: March Madness star has lost a stunning amount of weight ahead of NBA Draft
It sounds as though you might not recognize one of the biggest stars of the 2024 NCAA Tournament.
College Basketball News / Hardwood Heroics / April 7, 2024
NC State Wolfpack Star DJ Burns Jr. Reacts To Painful Loss vs. Purdue Boilermakers
DJ Burns Jr. delivered a classy message despite seeing the NC State Wolfpack fail to make it past the Purdue Boilermakers in the Final Four. Burns and the Wolfpack had been one of the best stories of the 2024 NCAA Tournament.
North Carolina State Wolfpack News / The 33rd Team / April 4, 2024
NFL Executives Debate Whether D.J. Burns Could Make Leap to Football
March Madness brings many surprises every year, and just when you think you’ve seen everything, you quickly learn you have not. The last thing I thought I’d be writing about is whether a college basketball player could realistically transition to becoming an NFL player, but here we are.
North Carolina State Wolfpack News / Yardbarker / April 2, 2024
Basketball to 'Beastboy': What to know about NC State star DJ Burns Jr.
There's no question the fan favorite of the men's NCAA Tournament is North Carolina State big man DJ Burns Jr., who has received acclaim for his crafty footwork and goofy personality. Let's get to know him a little better.
North Carolina State Wolfpack News / 5 GOATs / April 2, 2024
Shams Charania weighs in on DJ Burns’ NBA potential
NC State has been the Cinderella team of this year’s March Madness, with the 11-seed Wolfpack making it to the Final Four following an impressive run in the ACC Tournament that they carried into the NCAA Tournament.
North Carolina State Wolfpack News / 5 GOATs / April 1, 2024
Multiple NFL teams reportedly interested in NC State big man DJ Burns
The NC State Wolfpack are the big Cinderella team during this season’s NCAA Tournament, making it to the Final Four as an 11-seed that probably wouldn’t have made the Tournament had they not won the ACC Tournament.
College Basketball News / Fadeaway World / April 1, 2024
DJ Burns Fires Back At Duke Fans After Mocking Them At The End Of Elite 8 Game
After leading NC State to a stunning 76-64 victory over the Duke Blue Devils in the Elite Eight, DJ Burns didn't miss the opportunity to engage in some playful taunting of Duke fans.
North Carolina State Wolfpack News / Hardwood Heroics / April 1, 2024
Duke Blue Devils Get Hilariously Roasted By NC State Wolfpack’s DJ Burns: ‘Your season is over’
The Duke Blue Devils‘ dream of winning the 2024 NCAA Tournament came to a screeching (and painful) halt on Sunday, as the No. 4 seed simply could not overcome the powers of DJ Burns and the No.
College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 31, 2024
DJ Burns Jr. reveals what has changed for NC State
The NC State Wolfpack entered the NCAA Tournament as the 11-seed in the South Region. Now they’re headed to the Final Four, and they have made major changes amid their turnaround.
College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / March 30, 2024
NC State basketball’s DJ Burns Jr. fires serious warning to rivals after booking Elite Eight ticket
North Carolina State basketball forward D.J. Burns Jr. is sending a warning to the other remaining schools in the NCAA tournament. The Wolfpack big man wants those other teams to know that his team is pushing their way through March Madness like a wrecking ball.
North Carolina State Wolfpack News / Yardbarker / March 29, 2024
Watch: NC State's DJ Burns Jr.'s dazzling spin move vs. Marquette
North Carolina State senior forward DJ Burns Jr. hit the spin cycle in the Sweet 16 against the Marquette Golden Eagles.
College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 24, 2024
DJ Burns’ dad has wholesome reaction to NC State win over Oakland
March Madness is where college hoops legends are born. One of the best parts of the tournament is seeing the players’ parents watching it all unfold from the stands.
North Carolina State Wolfpack News / Yardbarker / March 16, 2024
Watch: NC State big man hits first career three-pointer in ACC title game
Entering Saturday's ACC Championship Game, North Carolina State big man D.J. Burns had played 159 games of top-level college basketball. He had never hit a three-pointer in that time. He only attempted 10 of them.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 3, 2024
NC State hits last-second shot to cap rally vs. Notre Dame
DJ Burns made a tiebreaking layup with .6 seconds remaining in the game, and visiting North Carolina State scored the final eight points to stun Notre Dame with a 54-52 victory in ACC play on Wednesday night in South Bend, Ind.
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