The stars of this year’s Final Four undoubtedly had a blast, with DJ Burns Jr. sharing a lighthearted moment about his matchup with Zach Edey during their intense clash.
Standing tall at North Carolina State, DJ Burns Jr. couldn’t help but notice the towering presence of Purdue’s Zach Edey during their showdown in the 2024 NCAA men’s tournament’s Final Four.
Reflecting on the game afterward, Burns Jr. revealed to reporters a humorous exchange he had with Edey during the heat of battle. “Bro, excuse my language, you big as hell,” Burns recounted, sharing what he said to Edey, which elicited a hearty laugh from the Boilermakers’ formidable big man. “I’m like, ‘yo, I’m going to figure you out.’ We had a little joke moment.”
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Standing at 6’9″ and 275 pounds, Burns Jr. couldn’t help but feel dwarfed by Edey’s imposing stature of 7’4″ and 300 pounds.
Despite Burns Jr. managing to elicit a chuckle from Edey, it didn’t throw the giant off his game. Edey powered through, finishing the contest with an impressive 20 points, 12 rebounds, and four assists in Purdue’s 13-point victory.
Meanwhile, Burns Jr. had a relatively quiet outing, tallying just eight points, four rebounds, and one assist in 27 minutes of play, as reported by ESPN.com.
Purdue’s 63-50 triumph propelled them to the national championship for only the second time in program history, with their previous appearance dating back to 1929 when they fell to the UCLA Bruins.
As North Carolina State’s standout star, DJ Burns Jr. is poised for a promising future, with potential NBA prospects looming on the horizon following his impressive tournament run. However, there’s also speculation about his interest in another sport.
Burns Jr.’s combination of size and athleticism hasn’t gone unnoticed by NFL talent evaluators, sparking interest from some teams. While he hasn’t ruled out the possibility of pursuing a career in football, Burns Jr. remains focused on exploring his basketball options first, as he explained in a recent interview with Dan Patrick, emphasizing his open-minded approach to future endeavors.
