These are excellent breakdowns! Always appreciate seeing under the radar guys talked about. As an ND fan, I’m curious, do you see Markus Burton as an under the radar guy with NBA potential? Might be a bit too “on the radar” but he reminds me of Yogi Ferrell, could be a good backup in the league with the right growth.
First off, thanks for reading! He had a strong first season! It’s still A) exceptionally difficult for guys that size and B) a bit tricky to evaluate someone within the context as rough as Notre Dame was last year. The shot progressing is a must and he’ll need to turn it over less. Has to fill out his frame and get stronger. But he’s got real juice on the ball and makes things happen on defense. More of a guy that I’m deferring on until he’s older, I’d be surprised if he came out before his senior season.
And I agree. It was very much a Year 0 situation for us so it’s tough to tell but he really has ‘IT’, which we haven’t had in quite some time. Really hoping he grows in the ways you mentioned and can get a shot as a backup PG down the road (hopefully/selfishly after 4 great years with us). Thanks for the insight!
These are excellent breakdowns! Always appreciate seeing under the radar guys talked about. As an ND fan, I’m curious, do you see Markus Burton as an under the radar guy with NBA potential? Might be a bit too “on the radar” but he reminds me of Yogi Ferrell, could be a good backup in the league with the right growth.
First off, thanks for reading! He had a strong first season! It’s still A) exceptionally difficult for guys that size and B) a bit tricky to evaluate someone within the context as rough as Notre Dame was last year. The shot progressing is a must and he’ll need to turn it over less. Has to fill out his frame and get stronger. But he’s got real juice on the ball and makes things happen on defense. More of a guy that I’m deferring on until he’s older, I’d be surprised if he came out before his senior season.
Of course! A lot of great posts here.
And I agree. It was very much a Year 0 situation for us so it’s tough to tell but he really has ‘IT’, which we haven’t had in quite some time. Really hoping he grows in the ways you mentioned and can get a shot as a backup PG down the road (hopefully/selfishly after 4 great years with us). Thanks for the insight!
Any time, always here to talk ball!