Trey Burke

Trey Burke
Born	Alfonso Clark Burke III (1992-11-12) November 12, 1992
Occupation	Professional basketball player
Years active	2011–present
Known for	National Player of the Year (2012–13), Michigan Wolverines basketball, NBA career

Alfonso Clark "Trey" Burke III (born November 12, 1992) is a professional American basketball athlete currently playing for the Leones de Ponce in the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN). He competed collegiately with the Michigan Wolverines, where he was honored as the National Player of the Year during the 2012–13 season, guiding his team to the finals of the 2013 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament. Following this success, he entered the NBA draft.

During his freshman year, Burke was named the 2011–12 Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Year and earned a spot on the All-Big Ten second team, leading Michigan in scoring, assists, steals, and blocks. In his sophomore campaign, he achieved consensus first-team All-American status, secured the Big Ten Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year award, and was a unanimous selection for the first-team All-Big Ten. That season, he also received several prestigious National Player of the Year honors including the Wooden Award, AP College Basketball Player of the Year, NABC Player of the Year, and Naismith College Player of the Year, along with the Bob Cousy Award. Burke topped the Big Ten in assists and set a new record for Michigan’s single-season assists.

Selected ninth overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2013 NBA draft, Burke was promptly traded to the Utah Jazz. Over three seasons with Utah, he finished third in voting for the NBA Rookie of the Year Award. In July 2016, he was traded to the Washington Wizards. After playing in the NBA G League with the Westchester Knicks, Burke signed with the New York Knicks in January 2018. He was later traded to the Dallas Mavericks in January 2019, joined the Philadelphia 76ers in July 2019, and returned to Dallas in July 2020.

Early life

Burke is the son of Ronda and Alfonso Clark "Benji" Burke II and has two sisters named Amber and Amani. His parents met while Benji played Division II basketball at Northwest Missouri State University. By age five, Burke’s exceptional ability in local youth basketball led to adjustments in defensive rules limiting his reach. From age nine onwards, his father trained him to develop ambidexterity.

High school career

Burke attended Northland High School in Columbus, Ohio, where his father served as an assistant coach and Satch Sullinger—father of Jared Sullinger—was head coach. Initially, Burke verbally committed to Penn State in 2009 but later changed his commitment to Michigan. He made varsity as a freshman and pursued specialized training after a summer league defeat by working closely with trainer Anthony Rhodman.

In his sophomore year, Burke played a pivotal role in Northland's 2009 OHSAA Division I State Championship victory, averaging 10.7 points and 9.1 assists per game. During his junior season, Northland achieved a No. 1 national ranking by ESPN HS and USA Today before losing in regional finals. Prior to his senior year, Burke signed his National Letter of Intent with Michigan. That season, Northland compiled a 26–2 record and was ranked No. 45 nationally by ESPN HS. Throughout his high school tenure, Northland amassed an impressive 97–5 overall record including an undefeated 57–0 mark within City League competition.

Burke received numerous honors such as winning the 2009 OHSAA Division I State Championship, being named a Parade All-American (second team in 2011), and earning the 2011 Associated Press Ohio Mr. Basketball award. Recruiting evaluations placed him among the nation’s top point guards in the class of 2011.

In AAU play, Burke competed for All-Ohio Red under his father’s coaching staff, capturing the AAU U16 National Title in 2009 and finishing second at U15 level in 2008.

College career

The 2010–11 Michigan Wolverines faced the departure of their leading 2010–11 Big Ten Conference men's basketball season assist provider, point guard Darius Morris, who entered the 2011 NBA draft and was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers. This created an opening at the starting point guard position. Burke joined Michigan with a playing weight of .

First year

Burke made his debut for the 2011–12 Wolverines in the season opener on November 11, contributing 3 points over 18 minutes, and secured a starting role beginning with the second game on November 14, where he recorded 13 points, along with 2 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals. During the 2011 Maui Invitational Tournament from November 21 to 23, Michigan triumphed over No. 8 Memphis Tigers and No. 2011–12 UCLA Bruins but fell to No. 6 Duke Blue Devils, concluding the tournament in third place. Burke’s 9 assists in the game against Duke stood as his highest assist total for the season. For his outstanding performance of 36 points and 18 assists throughout the tournament, he was honored as Big Ten Freshman of the Week on November 28.

On December 10, Michigan posted a season-high 90 points in a victory over Oakland, marking their highest scoring output since 2009 and featuring three players scoring at least 20 points, including Burke. Following a career-best 20 points and 9 assists on December 12, Burke received his second Freshman of the Week award. He then delivered a turnover-free performance with 13 points and seven assists against Penn State on December 29, before setting a personal scoring record with 27 points on January 1 versus Minnesota, which earned him conference accolades. On January 2, Burke was recognized with both his first Big Ten Player of the Week and third Freshman of the Week awards after an impressive start to conference play.

Burke continued to collect Freshman of the Week honors on January 23 following games against Michigan State and Arkansas, again on February 20 after leading Michigan to a victory over Ohio State, and once more on February 27 after contests versus Northwestern and Purdue. On March 1, Michigan secured its first win at Illinois since 1995, during which Burke surpassed Gary Grant’s school freshman record for assists by reaching a total of 143. He earned his seventh Freshman of the Week accolade on March 5 after averaging 20 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists across road victories that clinched a share of the Big Ten regular season title.

Leading all Big Ten freshmen in scoring with an average of 15.8 points per game and topping assists per conference matchup, Burke also finished as Michigan’s top contributor in points, assists, total blocks, and steals. His streak of three consecutive Big Ten Player of the Week awards coincided with Michigan winning six out of its final seven regular-season games, playing a key role in securing the team’s first shared Big Ten Conference Championship since the 1985–86 season and achieving its best conference record (13–5) since 1993–94.

Watchlists and accolades

In December 2011, Burke was listed among close to 60 contenders for the Bob Cousy Award, which honors the top Collegiate Point Guard of the Year. By January 4, he had progressed to the final group of 20 candidates, joining fellow Big Ten athletes Aaron Craft and Jordan Taylor.

He received the 2011–12 Big Ten Freshman of the Year distinction from media members (while Cody Zeller was awarded the coaches' version) and secured a spot on the All-Big Ten second team as selected by both coaches and media. Additionally, he was a unanimous selection for the Big Ten All-Freshman team. According to Sporting News, Burke and Zeller shared the title of Co-Big Ten Freshmen of the Year.

The U.S. Basketball Writers Association included Burke on its 10-player 2011–12 Men's All-District V Team. He was also named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches Division I All-District 7 second team. CBSSports.com honored him as a second-team All-American and first-team Freshman All-American based on position-specific criteria. Furthermore, Burke earned honorable mention as an Associated Press All-American, marking Michigan’s first AP All-American recognition since 1998. He became only the eighth freshman in Michigan history to be awarded team MVP honors.

Postseason

During Michigan's opening matchup in the 2012 Big Ten Conference men's basketball tournament against Minnesota, Burke set a personal best by scoring 30 points, establishing a tournament record for Michigan in the Big Ten Conference men's basketball tournament. The contest extended into overtime, marking Burke's third full 45-minute game. He concluded the season with a total of 156 assists, while his single-season minutes tally of 1,227 ranked second all-time at Michigan. Burke’s freshman year concluded following Michigan’s defeat by Ohio in their initial game of the 2012 NCAA tournament.

2012 NBA draft

Following the season’s conclusion, Burke initially indicated no plans to enter the 2012 NBA draft. Recognized by CBSSports.com as one of the premier point guards nationally, he was named a second-team All-American. However, observing a limited point guard class in that draft year and his improving draft profile led him and his family to reconsider. His father pointed out that NBA franchises tend to prefer young players like Burke who possess significant potential. On March 21, Burke requested an evaluation from the NBA Draft Advisory Council, with deadlines for entry and withdrawal established for April. During this timeframe, Burke became involved in controversy when Michigan State Athletic Director Mark Hollis reached out to him via Twitter. Analysts debated his readiness for NBA competition considering his height and historical examples of successful players who delayed entering the draft beyond their freshman year. Nevertheless, CBS Sports reported on April 4 that he planned to declare. His departure would have marked the third straight season that a Michigan guard left early and contributed to substantial changes in the team roster. On April 9, however, Burke announced his decision to return for his sophomore year at Michigan in order to boost his draft positioning. He devoted considerable effort during summer training to refine his abilities.

Second year

Twelve months following his enrollment, Burke enhanced his vertical jump by four inches. As he entered his sophomore campaign, he received preseason All-American recognition from several sources: third team by Sporting News, second team and ranked ninth in CBS Sports' top 100, and second team by both ESPN and Sports Illustrated. CBS also placed him as the third best point guard nationally. Among 65 Associated Press voters, sixteen selected him for the first team preseason All-American, tying him for fifth place on the six-player AP team. The Big Ten media named him to the preseason All-Big Ten squad, and he was listed as a preseason top 50 contender for the John R. Wooden and Naismith Awards. Burke missed the exhibition opener due to a suspension related to a "violation of team standards."

In his second appearance, Burke matched his career-high with nine assists during a 91–54 victory over IUPUI. He earned NIT Season Tip-Off accolades after delivering 27 points and 10 assists combined in the semifinal and final against Pittsburgh and Kansas State. On November 27, he achieved a career-best 11 assists without any turnovers and recorded his first double-double with 18 points in a win over No. 18 NC State during the ACC–Big Ten Challenge. His averages of 23 points, 6.5 assists, 4.5 rebounds, and two steals, while committing only one turnover against Binghamton and West Virginia, earned him Big Ten Player of the Week honors on December 17.

Burke notched his second double-double on December 29 versus Central Michigan with 22 points and a career-matching 11 assists. In the Big Ten opener on January 3, he led all scorers with 23 points and set a personal record with four steals in a triumph over Northwestern. On January 6 against Iowa, Burke posted 19 points alongside a new career-high of 12 assists for his third double-double, securing another Big Ten Player of the Week award on January 7. The next day, he was honored with the Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week distinction.

Michigan's winning streak concluded on January 13 following a defeat by Ohio State; Burke missed a potential game-winning three-pointer in the closing seconds. On January 28, Michigan ascended to No. 1 in the AP Poll for the first time since the Fab Five era of 1992–93. Throughout that month’s conference games, Burke was the sole Big Ten player to score at least 15 points in every contest.

During a February 12 matchup against No. 8 Michigan State, Burke contributed 18 points, four assists, and three steals in a decisive loss. Five days later versus Penn State, he delivered a season-high 29 points along with five assists and three rebounds, earning his third Big Ten Player of the Week accolade on February 18. On February 24 against Illinois, Burke tallied 26 points and eight assists, becoming only the seventh Wolverine sophomore to surpass 1,000 career points.

In an intense rivalry game against Michigan State on March 3, Burke recorded five steals—a personal best—alongside 21 points and eight assists to clinch a narrow victory. During the March 10 regular season finale versus No. 2 Indiana for a share of the Big Ten title, Burke missed a last-second contested shot by Cody Zeller; Michigan finished as conference leader in both scoring and assists per game during league play. He became Michigan’s first conference scoring champion since Glen Rice (1989) and first assist leader since Gary Grant (1988), scoring at least fifteen points in all eighteen conference matchups.

Ahead of the NCAA tournament, CBSSports.com identified Michigan as possessing the highest concentration of future NBA talent among tournament teams aside from Kentucky. In the tournament's second round on March 23 against VCU, Burke dished out seven assists to break Darius Morris's single-season school record with a total of 236.

During overtime in the Sweet Sixteen matchup against Kansas on March 29, Burke notched his fourth career double-double with twenty-three points—all scored in the second half and overtime—and ten assists. His clutch three-pointer with 4.2 seconds remaining to tie the game was described by Burke as "probably the biggest shot I ever made." He tallied eight points in just over a minute to force overtime and gave Michigan its first lead since early regulation with another deep three-pointer during overtime. This feat marked the first time since Billy Donovan in 1986 that a player recorded at least twenty points and ten assists in a Sweet Sixteen contest.

In the regional final on March 31 against Florida—coached by Billy Donovan—Burke contributed fifteen points, seven assists, three steals, and set a career-high with eight rebounds. He was named Most Outstanding Player of the South Regional Tournament alongside teammates Mitch McGary and Nik Stauskas. Additionally, ESPN.com recognized him as Player of the Week.

Despite leading an inexperienced squad featuring three freshmen starters without any seniors, Burke dismissed youth as an excuse for tournament outcomes, citing Kentucky’s success as evidence.

In the national championship game on April 8 against Louisville, Burke scored twenty-four points and earned All-Tournament team honors along with McGary and Albrecht. The pivotal moment involved Louisville’s Luke Hancock hitting four straight three-pointers after Burke fouled out early due to two quick fouls; fans also highlight a controversial late foul call that shifted momentum away from Michigan.

Burke closed out his sophomore year setting a school record with 1,231 points—surpassing Chris Webber’s previous sophomore mark—and established Michigan’s career assist record at 260 total while leading the Big Ten with an average of 6.7 assists per game.

Watchlists

In 2013, Burke was featured on several distinguished college basketball award watchlists, such as the Bob Cousy Award, Wooden Award, Oscar Robertson Trophy, and Naismith Award. He consistently earned recognition as an elite point guard, receiving numerous midseason acknowledgments and finalist spots for these honors. Among the Big Ten players, he was one of six to be included in the Naismith Award’s top 30 finalists and stood as one of four finalists for both the Cousy and Naismith Awards.

Media outlets regularly positioned Burke at the forefront of midseason National Player of the Year rankings. In January 2013, Sporting News designated him as Player of the Half-Year. Throughout February and March, ESPN straw polls repeatedly ranked him first in voting for prominent college basketball player awards. Historically, no point guard had claimed a major player of the year award without leading their team to a No. 1 seed since 1985; Burke’s achievements challenged this longstanding pattern.

Throughout the season, Burke and teammate Hardaway were widely acknowledged as the premier backcourt duo in college basketball by sources including FOX Sports, ESPN analyst Dick Vitale, and Bleacher Report. After the season concluded, Burke was named a finalist for Sports Illustrated College Athlete of the Year.

On March 27, Burke suggested he would probably enter the NBA draft if Michigan secured the national championship. Prior to the NCAA Final Four on April 9, head coach Beilein recommended that Burke and other key players seek guidance from the NBA advisory committee. Burke officially declared for the 2013 NBA draft on April 14. Experts projected him as a potential first overall selection.

Burke’s father took on the role of his agent. He received an invitation to participate in the NBA Draft Combine and was included in the "green room" during the 2013 NBA draft, indicating significant interest from professional teams.

Awards and honors

During the 2012–13 season, Burke garnered widespread acclaim. On March 11, he was honored as a first-team All-American by Sporting News, earned the Big Ten Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year accolade, and achieved unanimous first-team All-Big Ten status. The following day, the United States Basketball Writers Association selected him as District V Player of the Year. His accolades continued to accumulate throughout March, including first-team All-American recognition by USBWA, National Player of the Year by Sports Illustrated, CBSSports.com first team honors, and inclusion on the NABC Division I All-District 7 first team.

By late March, Burke was named to the 21-player 2013 Lute Olson All-America Team and received first-team All-American honors from NABC. On April 1, he tied for the highest number of first-place votes on the Associated Press All-American first team and was named a finalist for the Wooden Award. This achievement made him Michigan’s fifth Consensus All-American.

In early April, Burke secured several prestigious national awards: he won the Bob Cousy Award as top point guard; was named Associated Press College Basketball Player of the Year; received the Oscar Robertson Trophy, John R. Wooden Award, NABC Player of the Year, and Naismith College Player of the Year, thus completing a sweep of all four major player of the year honors. He was also recognized as his team’s MVP at season’s end.

2013–14 season

On June 27, 2013, Burke was picked ninth overall in the 2013 NBA draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves but was immediately traded to the Utah Jazz in exchange for the 14th and 21st selections. Burke and Hardaway Jr. became the first pair of Michigan players taken in the first round together since Juwan Howard and Jalen Rose in 1994. Furthermore, Burke was the first Wolverine chosen within the top ten since Jamal Crawford in 2000. Alongside Indiana teammates Victor Oladipo and Cody Zeller, he contributed to the Big Ten Conference having its first trio of top-ten draft picks since 1990.

Burke signed a maximum rookie deal on July 6 worth $5 million over two seasons with options for two additional years, allowing him to participate in the Orlando Summer League. However, his performance there was underwhelming, shooting only 24% overall and missing all but one of his 19 three-point attempts.

On October 12, Burke suffered a fracture to his right index finger that required surgical intervention with pins, sidelining him for approximately six weeks. By mid-November, he resumed individual training and was cleared to play without pain by November 13. He made his NBA debut on November 20 facing the New Orleans Pelicans, contributing 11 points in just 12 minutes.

Shortly thereafter, Burke started his third game but had limited impact. His initial NBA victory occurred on November 25 against the Chicago Bulls, where he posted career highs of 14 points and six rebounds. On November 30, he achieved his first 20-point outing, leading Utah to its first road win of the season. Early December saw additional personal bests with 21 points and six assists versus Houston and a double-double of 19 points and 10 rebounds against Sacramento.

On December 18, Burke reached a new career peak with 30 points, along with eight assists and seven rebounds, becoming the first rookie that season to score at least 30 points in a game. This performance earned him Western Conference NBA Rookie of the Month honors for December—the franchise’s first such recognition since Karl Malone in 1985.

In January, Burke set a career-high with 12 assists while scoring 20 points against Detroit and was selected to participate in the Rising Stars Challenge during NBA All-Star Weekend. Leading all rookies with an average of 6.8 assists that month, he secured another Western Conference Rookie of the Month award.

On February 15, Burke claimed victory in the NBA All-Star Weekend Skills Challenge alongside Damian Lillard. In April, he recorded a career-high 15 assists against Golden State and capped off the season with a personal best of 32 points versus Minnesota. He earned his third Western Conference Rookie of the Month accolade before concluding the year third in NBA Rookie of the Year voting behind Michael Carter-Williams and Victor Oladipo. Additionally, Burke was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.

2014–15 season

Burke committed to playing for the Jazz during the 2014 NBA Summer League. On July 18, he was selected to practice with the USA Basketball National Select Team from July 28 through July 31. The Jazz exercised their third-year team option on October 24, extending his rookie contract through the 2015–16 campaign. On November 14, Burke delivered a buzzer-beating shot that secured a 102–100 win over the New York Knicks. On January 2, he matched Antoine Walker's record for worst single-game three-point shooting by going scoreless on eleven attempts from beyond the arc. The following day, January 3, Burke posted a season-high of 28 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

On January 22, despite being healthy, Burke was informed he would no longer start games. After this adjustment, the struggling Jazz team (14–28) won their subsequent two contests against the Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets, marking Burke’s first experience as a non-starter in his professional career.

2015–16 season

During the 2015 offseason, Burke took part in the first-ever NBA Africa Game. On October 17, 2015, the Utah Jazz opted to extend his rookie contract by exercising the fourth-year team option, securing his stay through the 2016–17 season. With Danté Exum sidelined for the year due to an ACL injury, Burke was anticipated to reclaim a starting position. Nevertheless, coach Quin Snyder chose Raul Neto over Burke as the opening night starter. On November 7, 2015, coming off the bench, Burke tallied 24 points including a personal best six three-pointers in an 89–79 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies. Later, on December 31, he set a season-high with 27 points during a 109–96 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Washington Wizards (2016–2017)

Burke was traded to the Washington Wizards on July 7, 2016, in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2021 draft. He made his debut on October 27, contributing eight points off the bench in a 114–99 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. On December 30, he posted a season-best 27 points off the bench leading the Wizards to a 118–95 triumph over the Brooklyn Nets, marking their third straight victory and achieving a .500 record for the first time that season. Burke began that game by making his first seven shots and scored 20 points in the initial half, coinciding with former Michigan teammate Caris LeVert’s first double-digit scoring effort for Brooklyn. He matched this scoring peak with another 27-point performance on April 12 during the regular season finale versus the Miami Heat, as starters were rested ahead of postseason play.

However, after Washington signed Brandon Jennings late February, Burke's minutes declined since Jennings assumed the role of primary backup to John Wall. At season’s end, the Wizards chose not to extend a qualifying offer to Burke, rendering him an unrestricted free agent.

In the following offseason of 2017, Burke agreed to a non-guaranteed contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder, but ultimately decided to remain unsigned.

Westchester Knicks (2017–2018)

Burke signed with the New York Knicks on October 11, 2017, but was waived three days afterward. Subsequently, he joined the Westchester Knicks roster on October 23. In only his second appearance on November 7, he established a Westchester single-game scoring record by putting up 43 points alongside six rebounds, three assists, and three steals in a 40-minute outing.

On December 11, 2017, Burke was named G League Performer of the Week after averaging 31.3 points across four games and holding second place in league scoring at that time with a 25.6-point average. He earned this honor again on December 18 after recording three games of at least thirty points and raising his average to 33.7 points per game. Burke’s leadership helped Westchester achieve a strong December record of 9–4 while maintaining a scoring average of nearly 30 points per game, which earned him G League Performer of the Month recognition for December.

New York Knicks (2018–2019)

After averaging an impressive 26.6 points (second highest in the G League), along with averages of 5.4 assists, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.9 steals for Westchester, Burke signed with the New York Knicks on January 14, 2018. This reunion brought him back alongside former Michigan teammate Hardaway. To accommodate Burke on their point guard rotation with Jarrett Jack and Frank Ntilikina, New York waived Ramon Sessions. He made his Knicks debut on Martin Luther King Day contributing five points and two assists in eight minutes during a convincing 119–104 win over the Brooklyn Nets, who featured former Michigan players Levert and Stauskas. On January 25, Burke achieved an off-the-bench double-double with 18 points and eleven assists against the Denver Nuggets.

Burke earned selection to the Midseason All-NBA G League Team on February 2, 2018. Following the 2018 NBA All-Star Game, he scored 26 points and dished out six assists on February 22 to help snap an eight-game losing streak for New York against the Orlando Magic. Two days later, he repeated a strong performance by posting another 26-point game along with eight assists in a defeat versus the Boston Celtics, becoming New York’s first player since Nate Robinson in 2009 to register consecutive games with at least twenty-six points and six assists.

On March 26, Burke reached a career milestone by scoring a career-high forty-two points coupled with twelve assists during a thrilling overtime loss against the Charlotte Hornets, marking New York’s first player since Stephon Marbury in 2005 to achieve more than forty points and ten assists in one game. Five days later he matched his assist career best with fifteen against the Detroit Pistons. He concluded that season averaging solid numbers: twelve point six points per game, four point six assists, and nearly two rebounds across thirty-five NBA contests while earning All-NBA G League Third Team distinction.

Early in the following season on November 18, 2018, Burke recorded an early-season high of thirty-one points versus the Orlando Magic.

Dallas Mavericks (2019)

On January 31, 2019, Burke was included in a trade to the Dallas Mavericks alongside Kristaps Porziņģis, Tim Hardaway Jr., and Courtney Lee. In return, the team received Dennis Smith Jr., DeAndre Jordan, Wesley Matthews, plus two future first-round draft selections.

Philadelphia 76ers (2019–2020)

Burke signed with the Philadelphia 76ers on July 30, 2019. He achieved a season-best 21 points during a victory against the Cavaliers on December 7, 2019. The team waived him on February 6, 2020.

Return to Dallas (2020–2022)

Burke re-signed with the Dallas Mavericks on July 1, 2020, filling in for the sidelined Jalen Brunson. In his first game back, he posted 31 points and set a personal record with eight three-point shots, despite a loss to the Houston Rockets.

On December 1, 2020, Burke secured a three-year contract worth $10 million with Dallas.

Later, on June 24, 2022, Burke was traded to the Houston Rockets along with Boban Marjanović, Marquese Chriss, Sterling Brown, and draft rights to Wendell Moore Jr. in exchange for Christian Wood.

Subsequently, on September 30, 2022, Burke was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder together with David Nwaba, Sterling Brown, and Marquese Chriss for Derrick Favors, Ty Jerome, Maurice Harkless, Théo Maledon, and a future second-round pick. Burke did not participate in the Thunder’s preseason activities and was released following the preseason on October 17.

Stockton Kings (2022–2023)

Burke joined the Stockton Kings of the NBA G League on December 9, 2022.

Mexico City Capitanes (2023)

The Golden State Warriors conducted a free agent workout with Burke on August 8, 2023. On October 23, his playing rights were transferred to the Mexico City Capitanes. During the 2023 NBA G League Showcase, he sustained an injury that ended his season; consequently, he was placed on the Season-Ending Injury list as of December 8, 2023.

Mets de Guaynabo (2024)

On July 23, 2024, Burke signed with the Mets de Guaynabo competing in the Baloncesto Superior Nacional. He replaced Gabe York due to injury and brought nearly a decade of NBA experience from teams including Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards, New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks, and Philadelphia 76ers. His most recent competitive appearances before signing were in December 2023 with Mexico City Capitanes where he averaged 21.7 points per game and shot at a 43% clip from beyond the arc over ten games.

Return to Mexico City (2024–2025)

Burke rejoined the Capitanes on October 28, 2024. He parted ways with the team on February 7, 2025.

Guangdong Southern Tigers (2025–present)

On February 7, 2025, Burke inked a deal with the Guangdong Southern Tigers of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). His registration was finalized on February 25, marking his official entry into the CBA league.

National team career

On July 18, 2014, Burke earned a selection to participate in practice sessions with the USA Basketball National Select Team scheduled from July 28 through July 31.

Regular season

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Playoffs

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College

|- | style="text-align:left;"| 2011–12 | style="text-align:left;"| Michigan | 34 || 32 || 36.1 || .433 || .348 || .744 || 3.5 || 4.6 || .9 || .4 || 14.8 |- | style="text-align:left;"| 2012–13 | style="text-align:left;"| Michigan | 39 || 39 || 35.3 || .463 || .384 || .801 || 3.2 || 6.7 || 1.6 || .5 || 18.6 |- class="sortbottom" | style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career | 73 || 71 || 35.7 || .450 || .367 || .777 || 3.3 || 5.7 || 1.3 || .5 || 16.9

Personal life

Burke comes from a family deeply rooted in basketball, with both his grandfather and father having distinguished themselves at prominent high schools, and his father holding records at Northwest Missouri State University. In 2017, he wed his high school girlfriend, De'Monique Chenault; together they have two children born in 2014 and 2018.

See also

• Michigan Wolverines men's basketball statistical leaders

External links

• ESPN profile
• Michigan Wolverines bio
• Burke's AnnArbor.com archives