Markus Burton captivated Notre Dame fans throughout an otherwise difficult 2023-24 season. It could have been his only one with the Irish.
On Thursday, the freshman guard announced his intention to enter the 2024 NBA Draft, which will take place June 26-27. However, he left the door open to return to Notre Dame.
“Over the past few weeks, I’ve looked for ways to better my game for my sophomore season,” Burton said in a graphic that he posted to his Instagram page. “While maintaining my eligibility at Notre Dame, I will be entering my name into the NBA Draft. The valuable feedback I will receive from this experience will pay dividends on and off the court.”
This is not an uncommon decision for a college basketball player, and based on his statement, Burton’s expectation appears to be playing the 2024-25 season at Notre Dame.
The Mishawaka native became an instant star in his first season with the Irish, winning Atlantic Coast Conference Rookie of the Year and ranking second nationally among freshmen with 17.5 points per game.
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