NC State has become the darling of this year’s March Madness field. Not expected to sniff the Big Dance, the Wolfpack made an incredible run through the ACC Tournament to land an 11-seed.
Since, they’ve won back-to-back games to keep momentum alive. Forward DJ Burns is a big reason why!
The Winthrop transfer has shined when his team needed him most, posting double figures in each of the Wolfpack’s seven postseason contests. That includes dropping 24 points in his most recent outing against Oakland.
In the process, he’s become a college basketball sensation.
NC State fans were loud and proud this past weekend in Pittsburgh, erupting every time he touched the ball.
The crowd loves DJ Burns Jr. 😤 @PackMensBball pic.twitter.com/ItFP3gg1la
— CBS Sports College Basketball 🏀 (@CBSSportsCBB) March 22, 2024
His incredible play helped the Wolfpack book a ticket to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2015.
As he prepares for a Friday matchup with Marquette, he’s making …