UNC fan here. I've been watching DJ Burns for years now and am not ashamed to say he's my favorite player in college ball. Every game I watch with friends or out in public people are always talking about his weight and I love watching their jaws drop and getting to say "I told you so" when he takes over games. There is no way a guy that big should be that agile on his feet, move like a ballerina, and dish the ball like a guard.

@HouseOfHandlesTraining

2 ай бұрын

Man he’s so good for college basketball

@Happytarheel7

2 ай бұрын

He’s really good but you’re not a real UNC fan if you say that

@alexhaikonen7706

2 ай бұрын

@@Happytarheel7I have multiple friends that went to UNC that texted me during the championship game saying they couldn’t help but be a little happy to see Burns going off. People love him and for good reason. I could say you’re not a real basketball fan if you don’t like to watch the dancing bear play 🙂

@Happytarheel7

2 ай бұрын

@@alexhaikonen7706 do you know anything about rivalries in North Carolina??

@terrypacker2035

2 ай бұрын

GoPack!

A new DJ burns video is mandatory at this point. He’s hit a new level

If State can make some noise in the Tourney, America is going to fall in love with the big guy!

@HouseOfHandlesTraining

2 ай бұрын

Exactly!

@Orange_DNA

2 ай бұрын

NCS has it going right now. Inside and Outside game.

@griffingarnaat9261

2 ай бұрын

Man have they made noise and this man is something special! Joy to watch them on this run

Honestly as a lifelong NC State fan (really started watching in the late 90s), DJ Burns has become my favorite player I’ve ever gotten to see wear the Red and White. I’m so excited that more basketball fans are going to get to see him in action. He is proof that athletes really do come in all sizes. In the Championship game he played 28 minutes which is way more than usual and he obviously played really well even with those extra minutes in his 5th game in 5 days. If you really watch him, he doesn’t trot down the court when it’s time to defend. He really works to help on defense as best as he can. He’s not a great defender because he’s slower than most players, but he has made great strides this year to be more consistent defensively so that his teammates can know what to expect and how to help. He is also completely unfiltered and unafraid to speak his mind; right after winning the championship his message to the fans was “to those who stayed with us, thank you. And to those who are here now, welcome back!” 😂 which honestly was a surprisingly measured way to call out some of the mean stuff directed mainly towards him and Coach Keatts when things weren’t going well. He also had the best quote of the tournament after battling through a very physical Virginia team without getting much help from officiating. He said, “I told myself ‘you can either get in your feelings, or you can go win this game.” After all the hate he’s dealt with, this is a guy who has earned the respect he’s getting now. Thanks for this content! Go Pack!

@carsonswanek5514

2 ай бұрын

Nah, his best quote was after the Duke game when he was asked how he felt about fans from other schools cheering for him. "They're not cheering for us, they're cheering against Duke. There's a difference."

Favorite player in college by a mile. Unguardable. The footwork on a man that size is unbelievable.

DJ BURNS IS 🔥

There are lots of big guys that have great footwork and a soft touch...To me DJs biggest strength, and what makes him a unicorn, is that he has the vision and passing ability of a guard. You can't double team him because he will always find the open person. It's an almost impossible match up one on one, but it's also not beneficial to double team him either because of his passing ability. You saw that at play in the Virginia and UNC game...neither of those teams were double teaming him when he was down low. Not because they didn't want to, but because they correctly realized that he would make their lives even more miserable with his passing ability if they double teamed. Either let him score two off the 1v1 matchup, or double team him and let him find a wide open guard beyond the arc to sink a three. It's an impossible coaching decision, one where you have to choose the lesser of two evils. In a way, the fact that he wasn't double teamed shows just how much those teams respected his passing threat.

Nobody can guard the big fella. And no team plays w as much confidence, grit, toughness, fight, and togetherness. The NCAA betta be ready, bc this team will NEVER GIVE UP!

@HouseOfHandlesTraining

2 ай бұрын

Unstoppable!

Wolfpack legend, probably my favorite college basketball player ever

A college kid who's that big with those post moves is a joy to watch. Spin move, up and under, baby hook, turnaround jumper, soft touch, it's a clinic every game. When defenses try to double team him, he shows off his the court vision and passing skills. it's no wonder he's a problem the Tournament field hasn't been able to solve. I'm looking forward to seeing him and Purdue's center on the same court in the Final Four.

Crazy he plays just like zach randolph and looks like him without the dreads. Great skill set

@takelaburns6648

2 ай бұрын

We’ve heard that his whole life. He was so excited when he was able to speak to Mr. Randolph on Tuesday. He was so kind to DJ. How awesome!

@realness2628

2 ай бұрын

@takelaburns6648 thats so cool. Best big in the country if you ask me

@Chris1200923

2 ай бұрын

@@takelaburns6648mama burns🔥 we love your son‼️

What a player ! So fun to watch. I hope he makes it to the NBA.

Just have to play the song. Duran Duran, Hungry like the wolf. If you know, you know. Go PACK!

@samj1185

2 ай бұрын

Echoes of 83 for sure! GO PACK!!

@dblee2812

2 ай бұрын

@samj1185 Tonight, Play the song!

He attended Tennessee. He classed up from 2019 to the class 2018 at the age of 17 and did redshirt at Tennessee. Otherwise, pretty accurate. Thanks for posting!

Got to love that SMILE

Reminds me of Glen Big Baby Davis when he was at LSU

#GoPack

@HouseOfHandlesTraining

2 ай бұрын

Facts

If state beats TTU in rd 1 it’d set up a lil bit of a revenge game with dillingham… he was a ncsu decommitt late in the recruiting cycle

@lordglass3

2 ай бұрын

Lil bro ain't even make it 💀💀💀

@PeeDub1021

2 ай бұрын

@@lordglass3 So sad.

six days later....Kentucky went down to Oakland and NCSU is in the Sweet-16. Law of the Wolf!!

@gangsaretheblackkkk6291

2 ай бұрын

elite 8

You called it 🫡🫡

What's scary about state is that they play good team ball and they are pretty consistent. Once they get in a flow, watch out.

GO PACK!!!

Warriors you know who to draft!

He’s not a bad musician either 👍

@samj1185

2 ай бұрын

I didn't know that so I looked it up. Piano, bass, sax and tuba. He'd be a great halftime show.

State fan- that’s our boy big30! Silky smooth footwork and touch and can pass at a very high level. Total liability on D tho

Expect a 20 10 and 5 dime showing from the big fella in round 1

@HouseOfHandlesTraining

2 ай бұрын

Big facts

@jaysweeney9279

2 ай бұрын

they aint beating texas tech...i trust acc teams more

@MRBBALLMAN10

2 ай бұрын

@@jaysweeney9279 not only did they beat Tech. They are headed to the sweet 16.

@MRBBALLMAN10

2 ай бұрын

@@jaysweeney9279 pardon me, Elite 8

Zach Randolph 2.0, good luck vs Oakland tonight.

He will get the Lofton trestment nba doesn't want big post players nomore

did you know Dillingham is a NC native and originally committed to NC State but later decommitted to choose UK?

@HouseOfHandlesTraining

2 ай бұрын

Yes! That’s another reason that game is so big time

Out of all the teams that UNC could have seen in the ACC finale, I think they probably weren't exactly relieved to see the Pack. It's hard to beat a team 3 times much less one that is like a wounded animal in a corner. A team that has nothing to lose is a very dangerous team to play. This is the team Tex Tech has to face. It will not be pretty.

I love DJ and he is definitely one of my favorite state players ever but there is no way he is just 300 lbs lmao

@HouseOfHandlesTraining

2 ай бұрын

Bro forreal it’s wild to me people in these comments are trying to say he’s LESS THAN 300. Idc what the ESPN roster says

He was enrolled at Tennessee and had offers From Tennessee, … You dont say

@HouseOfHandlesTraining

2 ай бұрын

Lol that was stupid I realized I said that after I posted it🤣

@devinmorrison2993

2 ай бұрын

@@HouseOfHandlesTraining haha all good, Im just giving you crap. Love the humility though, Sub’d for that.

He's not 300+ he's 280

Nice way to click bait knowing damn well he's only 275🙃

@busterboyd4125

2 ай бұрын

He's closer to 300 than 275. Although he is smaller than last season.

my man isn't 300+ lbs. y'all really tryna hate

Basketball is a push and shove sport today. A few years ago, he would have fouled out for pushing defenders around to get in position for an easy shot. Defenders are shed with shoves then called for fouling. I don't care too much for the game today after watching two top teams play for almost four minutes with only 2 points scored. Is it poor shooting or poor coaching or both?

@busterboyd4125

2 ай бұрын

I disagree. This brand of basketball is reminiscent of early 90's NBA where the offense started in the middle. I'm tired of the modern game and all the 3 pointers. Boring. In terms of the physical play, I would say this... when the defender is pushing the post guy with both hands all rules are off. What you failed to see is that guys like DJ Burns are literally being pushed with extended arms which used to be a foul. Used to be that defenders were able to put a bent forearm into the back but could not extend that arm.

I pray Texas tech beat them so Kentucky don’t have to play nc state . If Kentucky plays them we might lose with him and diarra downlow

@bobfunck6749

2 ай бұрын

see... even UK fans are scared

@jefferythompsonGRYTman

2 ай бұрын

Dillingham originally committed to NC State....the NCAA loves these stories.

@Hugo-gj8pd

2 ай бұрын

No state haven’t played a solid defensive team Texas tech will put them to the test

@Pccart1121

2 ай бұрын

@@Hugo-gj8pdUNC and UVA are two of the best defenses in the country.

@busterboyd4125

2 ай бұрын

Never look past 1st round opponent

Middle of the road Big 12 team? You mean tied for third in the Big 12 regular season and tournament despite numerous injuries? Only behind the consensus #1 overall UH team and a strong and healthier ISU? Also, the DJ's "clearly had better years than Pop and Joe"? Because they averaged one point and .3 points more a game? You clearly aren't familiar with Pop's game and Joe is not one of Tech's two best players. Even then, they both accounted for more points per game than the two wolfpack players when you account for assists.

@HouseOfHandlesTraining

2 ай бұрын

Yes that is exactly what I mean

@AlamoMatador

2 ай бұрын

@@HouseOfHandlesTraining That is exactly what you said.

@HouseOfHandlesTraining

2 ай бұрын

Yes, exactly

@jakeellobo

2 ай бұрын

it's ok to admit you didn't realize Tech finished #4 in the big 12 out of 14 teams.@@HouseOfHandlesTraining

Hybrid between Big Baby and ZBo.

Texas tech going to wreck em

@busterboyd4125

2 ай бұрын

ha

@tiberiusgracchus4222

2 ай бұрын

Didn't go so well, did it? DJ gonna eat and you can't stop him.

@samj1185

2 ай бұрын

You chose...poorly.

Burns doesn’t weigh 300+ pounds try 275 do your homework bro…

@HouseOfHandlesTraining

2 ай бұрын

Bro if you believe he’s only 275 with that height and frame you’re crazy 🤣 idc what the roster says

Grades

Watching this after Kentucky lost😂

Texas Tech will finish off NC State in the first round.

@busterboyd4125

2 ай бұрын

ha

@tommysmith2409

2 ай бұрын

@@busterboyd4125 Wrong about that one, wasn't I. Go Oakland Golden Grizzlies. Still, I would have loved to have seen Kentucky run this guy ragged up and down the court.

@busterboyd4125

2 ай бұрын

@@tommysmith2409That's the strategy I would employ against DJ Burns but then State has bigs like Diarra and Middlebrooks that can run the floor which is why few have been successful trying that.

@tiberiusgracchus4222

2 ай бұрын

I think what you meant to say was that TT will be finished off by NC State. And quite easily for that matter.

@tommysmith2409

2 ай бұрын

@@tiberiusgracchus4222 They certainly did that alright. Surprising since Texas Tech plays in the Big 12 conference, the toughest conference top to bottom in the country, much tougher than the ACC in recent years.

Final 4 for the big fella! Great call man

Six days later Elite 8 vs Duke