Less than four minutes into Tuesday’s game against Rutgers, there was the 6-foot, 190-pound Burton, driving and twisting and falling to the floor early in the opening round of the Players Era Festival. As Burton landed, Emmanuel Ogbole, a 6-10, 270-pound forward, fell and landed on Burton’s right leg. Burton stayed on the ground for a beat, then limped to the sideline. Sophomore Logan Imes subbed in for Burton, who dragged himself to the end of the bench to be examined by team medical personnel.

Burton stayed seated for a second, maybe two, before getting up and limping off to the locker room. He looked in obvious discomfort/pain.

TBS sideline reporter Allie LaForce reported late in the first half that Burton would not return and would be reevaluated after the game. TBS cameras showed Burton, who was dressed in his sweat suit, seated near the Irish bench with his right leg propped up in a chair.