DJ Burns Joins the Greensboro Swarm

DJ Burns joins the Greensboro Swarm

The Rock Hill native was instrumental in N.C. State's 2024 Final Four run, earning South Region Most Outstanding Player honors and guiding the Wolfpack in their first Final Four appearance since 1983.

Former NC State big man DJ Burns acquired by Greensboro Swarm

The 6-foot-9 Rock Hill, South Carolina, native joins the Swarm after being added from the G League undrafted player pool.

NC State legend DJ Burns to play for Greensboro Swarm, Hornet's G-League affiliate

A Rock Hill, South Carolina native, Burns was instrumental in the Wolfpack's improbable run to the 2024 Final Four, earning the South Region's Most Outstanding Player award and bringing the Wolfpack its first Final Four appearance since the team's 1983 national championship run.

Greensboro Swarm acquires former NC State star DJ Burns

DJ Burns Jr. has signed a contract with the Greensboro Swarm, the G-League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets. The former NC State basketball star will get his first shot to climb up the NBA ladder with the hometown team.

Former NC State standout D.J. Burns joins Greensboro Swarm

Before joining NC State, Burns spent three seasons at Winthrop University.

GREENSBORO SWARM ACQUIRES D.J. BURNS - Greensboro Swarm

October 25, 2025 – The Greensboro Swarm, the NBA G League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets, has acquired center D.J. Burns, it was announced today. Burns joins the Swarm after being added from the NBA G League Draft’s undrafted player pool. Burns (6-9, 275) most recently played for the Goyang Sono Skygunners of the Korean Basketball League. In 54 games, he averaged 9.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 18.7 minutes per game. The 25-year-…