DJ Burns Jr. — No. 11 NC State
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DJ Burns is probably the best overall player on this list. He’s NC State’s second-leading scorer, a former Big South Player of the Year, and was named MVP of the ACC tournament. The Wolfpack will go as far as Burns can carry them. Burns has bullied everyone in his path for the past couple of weeks. But, don’t get it twisted. The 275-pound big man is as agile and skilled as it gets for a player of his stature. Burns has excellent touch near the basket and is a solid passer when teams have sent double teams. He’ll be key in generating offense to keep pace with Marquette.
