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sports1 month ago•5 min saved

IU basketball's rapid transfer portal sprint reshapes the 2026-27 roster

Indiana's roster exploded from four to ten in three days with six high-major transfers, including Samet Yigitoglu and Aiden Sherrell to shore up the frontcourt, Markus Burton at point guard, and Mustaf, Harris, and Lindsay adding wing/guard depth; the additions bring multi-year eligibility to build continuity and signal a shift from last year's mid-major-heavy approach while upgrading rim protection, rebounding, and scoring balance for the 2026-27 season.

via Inside the Hall|

#college-basketball #frontcourt #indiana-hoosiers

sports1 year ago•4 min saved

Dylan Harper's Career-High Leads Rutgers to OT Victory Over Notre Dame

Notre Dame's men's basketball team narrowly lost to Rutgers 84-85 in overtime at the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas. Despite losing key player Markus Burton to injury early in the game, the Irish fought hard, with Matt Allocco scoring a 24-point, 10-rebound double-double. Allocco forced overtime with a crucial three-pointer and scored nine points in 26 seconds during OT, but his final buzzer-beater attempt rimmed out. Notre Dame now holds a 4-2 record and will face No. 6 Houston next.

via Notre Dame Athletics | The Fighting Irish|

#basketball #markus-burton #notre-dame

sports1 year ago•5 min saved

Notre Dame Wins Despite Challenges On and Off the Court

Notre Dame men's basketball coach Micah Shrewsberry expressed dissatisfaction with his team's performance despite their 75-58 victory over North Dakota. Shrewsberry was particularly concerned about the team's lack of energy and poor rebounding, as North Dakota managed 14 offensive rebounds and 14 second-chance points. Sophomore guard Markus Burton stood out with 29 points, but Shrewsberry emphasized the need for improvement ahead of their next game against Elon. Julian Roper II provided a defensive spark with five steals, while the team struggled with three-point shooting, going 3-for-17.

via Irish Illustrated|

#basketball #markus-burton #micah-shrewsberry

sports2 years ago•6 min saved

"UNC's RJ Davis Sweeps ACC Men's Basketball 2023-24 Season Honors"

North Carolina's RJ Davis is named ACC Men's Player of the Year, while coach Hubert Davis earns ACC Coach of the Year honors. Virginia's Reece Beekman wins ACC Defensive Player of the Year for the second consecutive season, and Notre Dame's Markus Burton is named ACC Rookie of the Year. Clemson's Ian Schieffelin is recognized as the ACC's Most Improved Player, and Pitt's Ishmael Leggett is chosen as the Sixth Man of the Year.

via The ACC|

#acc-mens-basketball #hubert-davis #markus-burton

sports2 years ago•6 min saved

Notre Dame Men's Basketball Triumphs over Niagara in Season Opener

Notre Dame men's basketball team won their season opener against Niagara with a 70-63 victory. Freshman Markus Burton set a program record with 29 points in his first game, showcasing his talent and making it look easy. The team faced a tougher challenge compared to their previous exhibition games, but they showed resilience and fought back to secure the win. The crowd turnout and energy were impressive, and head coach Micah Shrewsberry expressed his appreciation for the support. Shrewsberry, who previously coached at IU South Bend, celebrated the win but remains focused on the upcoming games.

via Notre Dame Insider|

#markus-burton #mens-basketball #micah-shrewsberry

sports3 years ago•4 min saved

Indiana and Kentucky split victories in All-Star basketball games.

The Indiana All-Stars defeated the Kentucky All-Stars 95-74 in the annual two-game series, splitting the series after Kentucky won the first game. Markus Burton led the All-Stars with 26 points and six rebounds, while Mason Jones added 18 points and seven rebounds. The Indiana All-Stars have won 25 of the past 28 meetings in the rivalry.

via IndyStar|

#basketball #indiana-all-stars #kentucky-all-stars

sports3 years ago•6 min saved

Markus Burton of Penn High School named 2023 Indiana Mr. Basketball and Notre Dame commit.

Markus Burton, a 6-1 Notre Dame recruit, has been crowned 2023 IndyStar Mr. Basketball during the Indiana High School Sports Awards show at Butler University’s Clowes Hall. Burton, who averaged 30.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 3.3 steals per game, ran away with the Mr. Basketball vote, garnering 171 votes to easily outdistance runner-up Xavier Booker of Cathedral, who had 20 votes. Burton scored 2,273 career points to rank No. 20 on the state’s all-time scoring list.

via IndyStar|

#al-rhodes #indiana-mr-basketball #markus-burton