36 points scored by 24 year old American forward DJ Burns (201-F-2001, college: YSU, agency: Players Group) resulted in being the second highest scoring player of the day in the world. His team Maccabi Rishon beat the Elitzur Yavne 102 to 77. On top of that he also recorded 13 rebounds that evening.
He participated in the Eurobasket Summer League in Las Vegas last year. It helped him to get more exposure and attract teams overases. For new university graduates looking to enter pro basketball this is a great first step in the right direction!
Among many awards his college team won the OVC Tournament in 2022. He was also selected as the NOLA.com Player of the Year as well as the All-USA Louisiana Boys First Team back in 2019. Burns was also selected to the Horizon League All-Defensive Team in 2024. He was selected to the All-Horizon League Second Team in 2024.
Burns was awarded Player of the Week in the Israeli National League 4 times already this season.
Tags : DJ BURNS, MACCABI EFFIE CAPITAL RISHON LE-ZION, ISRAELI BASKETBALL,
He participated in the Eurobasket Summer League in Las Vegas last year. It helped him to get more exposure and attract teams overases. For new university graduates looking to enter pro basketball this is a great first step in the right direction!
Among many awards his college team won the OVC Tournament in 2022. He was also selected as the NOLA.com Player of the Year as well as the All-USA Louisiana Boys First Team back in 2019. Burns was also selected to the Horizon League All-Defensive Team in 2024. He was selected to the All-Horizon League Second Team in 2024.
Burns was awarded Player of the Week in the Israeli National League 4 times already this season.
Tags : DJ BURNS, MACCABI EFFIE CAPITAL RISHON LE-ZION, ISRAELI BASKETBALL,
