He was a first-round pick, which was pretty amazing given that he isn't a good shooter, something almost always required of guards at the next level. I think many ND fans are in a bit of denial. I suspect that Burton will return, but I could easily see a team taking him in the second round. You can't teach his first step and there isn't a player in college basketball who has a better first step than Burton. Nor does anyone have a better mid-range game. He will be able to get into the lane at the NBA level just as he has in college. He's also a poster child for taking recruiting rankings with a heavy dose of salt. In reality, he was a top 25 player. He needs to work on his three point shot and get stronger. The latter is easily remedied and if I were an NBA GM, it wouldn't be much of a factor in my consideration.
Replies to: "Most underclassmen aren't ready. Blake Wesley wasn't close to being ready."
- Markus Burton declares for NBA Draft while keeping eligibility at Notre Dame - ghostwriter - 5:09pm 4/11/24
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- He's far from ready [NT]
- McIrish - 9:46pm 4/11/24
- Not even close. [NT]
- THEISMANCARR - 10:16pm 4/12/24
- Most underclassmen aren't ready. Blake Wesley wasn't close to being ready. - MAS - 1:55pm 4/13/24
- Shhh! [NT] - THEISMANCARR - 9:04pm 4/14/24
- Most underclassmen aren't ready. Blake Wesley wasn't close to being ready. - MAS - 1:55pm 4/13/24
- Not even close. [NT]
- THEISMANCARR - 10:16pm 4/12/24
- He's far from ready [NT]
- McIrish - 9:46pm 4/11/24