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Andrew Joseph

DJ Burns offered a definitive answer to a possible football career after he’s done at NC State

GLENDALE, Ariz. — NC State’s surprise run to the men’s Final Four was fueled largely in part by the stellar play of big man DJ Burns. And while you’d normally think of a Final Four run as a prime showcase for NBA scouts, it was apparently NFL scouts who came away intrigued with the 6-foot-9, 275-pound senior.

Burns, though, doesn’t seem open to a football career.

Speaking to reporters in Arizona on Thursday, Burns was asked about the interest he’s created amongst NFL evaluators. And Burns made it clear that his interest remains entirely on basketball.

He said he had “zero” desire to play football after his time is done at NC State.

Now, just a couple days earlier, Burns didn’t completely rule out the possibility of football in an interview with Dan Patrick. He said to Patrick that he wasn’t a close-minded person, but would still pursue basketball opportunities first.

It’s obvious is heart is in basketball, and that’s been on display throughout March Madness.

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