DJ Burns Jr. is NC State’s low-post engine and March-hero big with pro-ready touch
Burns is a highly skilled, unusually nimble frontcourt scorer whose value goes beyond points: in NC State’s 2024 NCAA run, he delivered clutch playoff production and earned ACC Tournament MVP and NCAA South Region Most Outstanding Player honors, while his game was defined by polished footwork, touch around the rim, and passing feel from the post. He is not a rim-running shot-blocker, but he is the kind of physical, composed veteran who can bend a defense, create mismatches, and bring a team a reliable half-court option when the game tightens.
