Kamar Burke

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Kamar Burke
Personal information
Born (1986-08-25) August 25, 1986 (age 37)
NationalityCanadian
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school North Albion (Toronto)
College Thompson Rivers (2006–2008)
British Columbia (2009–2011)
Playing career2012–present
Position Small forward
Career history
20122013 Moncton Miracles (Canada)
Career highlights and awards

Kamar Burke (born August 25, 1986) is a Canadian retired professional basketball player and the founder and head trainer of Developing Individual Peak Performance Basketball (DiPP).

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College career

The small forward played college basketball at Thompson Rivers University and later, the University of British Columbia, who were among the most successful teams in the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS). He was one of the top rebounders in the CIS while with the UBC Thunderbirds. [1] [2]

Professional career

He played one season of professional basketball for the Moncton Miracles of the National Basketball League of Canada (NBL) and was named an All-Star in 2013. [3] Burke later teamed up with former on-court rival, Azi Sadi, to create DiPP Basketball. [4]

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References

  1. Smith, Doug. "There's no place like home for T-Bird Kamar Burke". Toronto Star . Retrieved 27 June 2015.
  2. "DIPP TEAM". DiPPBasketball.com. Retrieved 27 June 2015.
  3. "Kamar Burke Player Profile". RealGM .
  4. "DIPP STORY". DiPPBasketball.com. Retrieved 27 June 2015.