11 NC State to the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA men’s tournament, beating a host of highly-seeded teams on the way to a semifinal spot.
The NC State star grew up around people from different backgrounds, with his grandmother running a foster home and his parents taking in other children from unstable homes.
But, with Burns at center and the team’s underdog mentality, they have shocked the college basketball scene.
“I was raised in a happy environment,” the NC State told reporters.
While becoming an internet sensation throughout March Madness, Burns' competitve nature has helped NC State to some impressive victories.
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