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North Carolina State Wolfpack Faces Louisville Cardinals: D.J. Burns Shines in Previous Games

The North Carolina State Wolfpack is gearing up to face off against the Louisville Cardinals in an upcoming Men's Basketball game. The game is scheduled to take place on January 13, 2024, at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Fans can catch all the action on The CW, as the game will be broadcasted nationally.


Dec 20, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Jayden Taylor (1) reacts during the first half against Saint Louis at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-USA TODAY Sports

In their previous three games, the North Carolina State Wolfpack showcased some impressive performances from their players. One standout player was D.J. Burns, a forward for the team. In the first game against the North Carolina Tar Heels, Burns scored 11 points and recorded 2 blocks and 2 rebounds. He displayed great accuracy with a field goals percentage of 50% and a free throws percentage of 100%. Burns also contributed with an assist and played for a total of 28 minutes.


Another notable player for the Wolfpack is Michael O'Connell, a guard who had a solid performance in the same game. O'Connell scored 4 points, grabbed 4 rebounds, and made 3 steals. He showcased his shooting skills with a field goals percentage of 50% and a two-points percentage of 67%. O'Connell also dished out 2 assists and played for 21 minutes.


Ben Middlebrooks, another forward for North Carolina State, had an average performance in terms of scoring but contributed in other areas of the game. He scored 2 points, grabbed 2 rebounds, and made 1 steal. Middlebrooks had a field goals percentage of 0%, but he made up for it with his defensive efforts.


On the Louisville Cardinals side, Mike James stood out as one of their top performers in their previous games. In their last game against Pittsburgh Panthers, James scored an impressive 26 points while shooting at a field goals percentage of 67%. He also contributed with 4 rebounds, 1 block, and 1 steal. James showcased his three-point shooting skills with a three-points percentage of 83%.


Looking at the average player stats over the last three games, D.J. Burns leads the North Carolina State Wolfpack in scoring with an average of 9.7 points per game. He is followed closely by Michael O'Connell with an average of 5.3 points per game. Burns also leads the team in blocks with an average of 1.3 blocks per game.


For the Louisville Cardinals, Mike James has been their top scorer with an average of 20 points per game over the last three games. He has been consistent in his shooting, with a field goals percentage of 59%. James also contributes on defense with an average of 0.7 steals per game.


Based on their previous performances, it is clear that D.J. Burns and Mike James will be key players to watch in the upcoming game between North Carolina State Wolfpack and Louisville Cardinals. Both players have shown their ability to score efficiently and make significant contributions to their respective teams.


The upcoming game between North Carolina State Wolfpack and Louisville Cardinals promises to be an exciting matchup between two talented teams. Fans can expect a high-intensity battle on the court as these teams compete for victory.


Mark your calendars for January 13, 2024, at 12:00 PM EST and tune in to The CW to catch all the action live from the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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