Jamarius Burton

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Jamarius Burton
Jamarius Burton.jpg
Burton in 2023
Free Agent
Position Shooting guard
Personal information
Born (2000-04-15) April 15, 2000 (age 24)
Champaign, Illinois, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school Independence
(Charlotte, North Carolina)
College
NBA draft 2023: undrafted
Playing career2023–present
Career history
2023–2024 Kortrijk Spurs
Career highlights and awards

Jamarius Burton (born April 15, 2000) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Kortrijk Spurs. He finished his collegiate career with the Pittsburgh Panthers of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). He previously played for Wichita State and Texas Tech.

Burton was born in Champaign, Illinois and his family moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, where Burton starred at Independence High School before suffering an ACL injury. After recovering from his injury, he committed to Wichita State and spent his first two college seasons playing for the Shockers. [1] Burton played two seasons at Wichita State, averaging 7.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. He the transferred to Texas Tech for the 2020–21 season. [2] Burton played one season for the Red Raiders, averaging 4.3 points per game. Following the departure of his coach, Chris Beard, Burton re-entered the transfer portal. [3]

Burton landed at Pittsburgh where, in his first season with the Panthers in 2021–22, he suffered a knee injury causing him to miss the start of the season. [4] He averaged 12.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game. [5] In his second season, Burton emerged as one of the top players in the conference. [6] He averaged 15.2 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game, earning First Team All-ACC honors. [7]

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References

  1. ↑ Michalowski, Michael (February 25, 2023). "Jamarius Burton's Senior Night: A Bittersweet Farewell in Front of Family and Fans". pittsburghsportsnow.com. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Jamarius Burton joins Texas Tech after 2 seasons at Wichita State". ESPN.com.com. April 16, 2020. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
  3. ↑ Williams, Don (April 12, 2021). "Burton latest Tech player headed out". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal . Retrieved March 1, 2023.
  4. ↑ Dipaola, Jerry (October 8, 2021). "Pitt transfer guard Jamarius Burton out 4-6 weeks after successful knee procedure". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review . Retrieved March 1, 2023.
  5. ↑ Vukovcan, Mike (April 1, 2022). "Jamarius Burton Announces He's Returning To Pitt". Pittsburgh Sports Now. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  6. ↑ Graves, Will (February 17, 2023). "Pitt's surprising first-place ACC run fueled by disrespect". St. Louis Post-Dispatch . Retrieved March 1, 2023.
  7. ↑ Michalowski, George (April 5, 2023). "Pitt's Jamarius Burton to Play in Portsmouth Invitational". Pittsburgh Sports Now. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
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