Burton Leads Notre Dame Against Virginia After 28-Point Showing
Notre Dame JJ Burton is riding high after a performance in the Fighting Irish’s last game, and he’ll look to keep the momentum going when they face off against Virginia on Saturday.
Burton, a sophomore guard, was nearly unstoppable in Notre Dame’s previous contest, hitting 10 of 15 shots from the field, including 4 of 7 from three-point range. He also added 5 rebounds and 3 assists to his impressive stat line, helping the Fighting Irish to a convincing win.
The 28-point outburst was a career high for Burton, and it marked the third time this season that he’s scored 20 or more points in a game. He’s been a key contributor to Notre Dame’s offense all season, averaging 14.5 points per game while shooting 46% from the field and 42% from three-point range.
As the Fighting Irish prepare to face Virginia, Burton will be looking to build on his recent success. The Cavaliers have been one of the top defensive teams in the country, allowing just 60.5 points per game, but Burton is confident in his ability to score against anyone.
“I’ve been working hard on my game, and I feel like I’m in a good rhythm right now,” Burton said. “I’m just trying to stay focused and take what the defense gives me. If I can get open looks, I’m going to take them and try to knock them down.”
Notre Dame coach Mike Brey has been impressed with Burton’s development this season, and he’s expecting big things from him against Virginia.
“JJ’s been playing great basketball for us, and we’re going to need him to continue to do that against Virginia,” Brey said. “He’s got the ability to score from anywhere on the court, and he’s been doing a great job of creating for himself and his teammates. We’re going to need him to be aggressive and take advantage of any opportunities he gets.”
The matchup between Notre Dame and Virginia is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing games of the weekend. The Cavaliers have been one of the top teams in the ACC, while the Fighting Irish are looking to make a statement and prove themselves as a contender in the conference.
With Burton leading the way, Notre Dame is confident that they can come out on top. The sophomore guard has been a difference-maker all season, and he’s ready to take on the challenge of facing one of the top defensive teams in the country.
“I’m excited to play against Virginia,” Burton said. “They’re a great team, and we know it’s going to be a tough game. But we’re feeling good about ourselves right now, and we’re ready to go out and compete.”
Key Takeaways:
– JJ Burton scored a career-high 28 points in Notre Dame’s last game, and he’ll look to build on that performance against Virginia.
– Burton has been a key contributor to the Fighting Irish’s offense all season, averaging 14.5 points per game while
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