Jordan Burns

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Jordan Burns
Burns with Colgate in 2019
London Lightning
PositionPoint guard
LeagueNational Basketball League of Canada
Personal information
Born (1997-08-28) August 28, 1997 (age 26)
Jackson, Tennessee
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeColgate (2017–2021)
NBA draft2021: undrafted
Playing career2021–present
Career history
2021–2022Austin Spurs
2022Maine Celtics
2022Twarde Pierniki Toruń
2022–2023Caledonia Gladiators
2023-presentLondon Lightning
Career highlights and awards

Jordan Kennedy Burns (born August 28, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for the London Lightning of the National Basketball League of Canada (NBLC). He played college basketball for the Colgate Raiders.

High school career[edit]

Burns was a four-year basketball captain for John Marshall High School in San Antonio, Texas. Entering his freshman season, he stood 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 m) and weighed 110 pounds (50 kg).[1] Burns earned All-District honors in each season. As a senior, he led his team to the Conference 6A Region IV playoffs for its first time in 20 years and was named to the All-Region team. After initially committing to NCAA Division II program Midwestern State, he switched his commitment to Colgate, his only NCAA Division I offer.[2][3] To meet Colgate's academic requirements, Burns attended Kent School in Kent, Connecticut, for a prep year. He averaged 19 points, five rebounds and four assists per game, leading Kent to the Founders League title while sharing league most valuable player (MVP) honors.[1]

College career[edit]

On November 19, 2017, in his third game for Colgate, Burns scored 26 points and shot 12-of-15 from the field in a 93–88 win over UMBC.[4] He was subsequently named Patriot League Rookie of the Week.[5] On January 27, he scored a freshman season-high 27 points in an 83–69 victory over American.[6] Burns subsequently earned Patriot League Rookie of the Week honors for a third time. As a freshman, he averaged 11.9 points, 2.9 assists and 2.7 rebounds per game, making the Patriot League All-Rookie Team.[5][7]

In the second game as a sophomore, on November 9, 2018, Burns recorded 30 points, six assists and five rebounds in an 87–74 win over Monmouth.[8] Four days later, he was named Patriot League Player of the Week.[9] On March 13, 2019, Burns scored a sophomore season-high 35 points to go with six assists and three steals, leading his team to a 94–80 victory over Bucknell in the 2019 Patriot League tournament final. He was named tournament MVP and helped Colgate earn its first NCAA tournament berth since 1996.[1] In the first round of the 2019 NCAA tournament, Burns scored 32 points and made a career-high eight three-pointers in a 77–70 loss to second-seeded Tennessee.[10] As a sophomore, he averaged 16.3 points, 5.7 assists and three rebounds per game and was named to the second team All-Patriot League.[5]

On November 26, 2019, in his junior season, Burns scored a career-high 40 points and made eight three-pointers in a 99–81 win over Green Bay at the Legends Classic and was named tournament MVP. He recorded the most single-game points by a Colgate player since Tucker Neale in 1995 and surpassed the tournament scoring record.[11] The performance helped him win Patriot League Player of the Week and Lou Henson National Player of the Week recognition on December 2.[12][13] Burns recorded 21 points and 10 assists in a December 22 victory over Columbia, 89–71, before being named Patriot League Player of the Week again.[14][15] As a junior, he averaged 15.8 points, 4.5 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.7 steals per game, earning first-team All-Patriot League honors.[5][16] Following the season, he declared for the 2020 NBA draft.[17] Burns ultimately withdrew from the draft and returned to Colgate.[18]

Burns averaged 16.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game as a senior. He helped lead the Raiders to a NCAA tournament appearance.[19] Burns was named Patriot League Player of the Year as well as collecting first-team All-Patriot League honors.[20] He declared for the 2021 NBA draft instead of using the additional year of eligibility the NCAA granted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[21]

Professional career[edit]

Austin Spurs (2021–2022)[edit]

After going undrafted in the 2021 NBA draft, Burns signed with the San Antonio Spurs on October 11, 2021.[22] However, he was waived three days later.[23] On October 27, he signed with the Austin Spurs as an affiliate player.[24] Burns was then later waived on January 12, 2022.[25]

Maine Celtics (2022)[edit]

On January 15, 2022, Burns was acquired via available player pool by the Maine Celtics.[26] He was then later waived on January 23, 2022.

Twarde Pierniki Toruń (2022)[edit]

On July 22, 2022, he has signed with Twarde Pierniki Toruń of the Polish Basketball League (PLK).[27]

Caledonia Gladiators (2022–present)[edit]

On November 19, 2022, he signed with Caledonia Gladiators of the British Basketball League (BBL).[28]

Career statistics[edit]

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

College[edit]

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2017–18 Colgate 31 19 27.3 .431 .365 .763 2.6 3.0 .8 .1 11.9
2018–19 Colgate 30 30 32.9 .438 .394 .821 3.0 5.7 1.2 .1 16.3
2019–20 Colgate 34 34 32.4 .404 .359 .785 3.1 4.5 1.7 .1 15.8
2020–21 Colgate 16 16 29.3 .402 .423 .899 4.3 5.3 1.6 .2 16.8
Career 111 99 30.7 .419 .378 .813 3.1 4.5 1.3 .1 15.0

Personal life[edit]

Burns is the son of Eroy and Arenda Burns. Burns's older brother, Jaylon Myers, played football at John Marshall High School and in college. His younger brother, Joshua, also played football for John Marshall and UIW despite suffering from aphasia.[29]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Hinojosa, David (March 20, 2019). "Burns' inner-drive takes him to the Big Dance". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  2. ^ Bailey, Stephen (March 18, 2019). "Colgate basketball PG Jordan Burns personifies program's underdog identity". The Post-Standard. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  3. ^ Edelman, KJ (December 7, 2017). "Jordan Burns' decision to decommit lead him to become Colgate's second leading scorer". The Daily Orange. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  4. ^ "Freshman Burns scores season-best 26, Colgate beats UMBC". USA Today. Associated Press. November 19, 2017. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  5. ^ a b c d "Jordan Burns". Colgate University Athletics. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  6. ^ Vielhauer, Chelsea (January 27, 2018). "Raiders Complete First-Ever Sweep Of American With 83–69 Win". Colgate University Athletics. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  7. ^ "Men's Basketball 2017-18 All-Patriot League Teams and Major Awards Announced (2.26.18)". Patriot League. February 26, 2018. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  8. ^ "Burns scores 30 as Colgate cruises past Monmouth 87–74". ESPN. Associated Press. November 9, 2018. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
  9. ^ "Patriot League Men's Basketball Players of the Week Announced (11.12.18)". Patriot League. November 12, 2018. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
  10. ^ McKee, Ben (March 22, 2019). "Colgate's Jordan Burns Shines, but Vols Find Way to Advance". Rocky Top Insider. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
  11. ^ Doroshenko, Jordan (November 26, 2019). "Burns Drops 40 Points in Win Over Green Bay". Colgate University Athletics. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
  12. ^ "Patriot League Men's Basketball Players of the Week Announced (12.2.19)". Patriot League. December 2, 2019. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
  13. ^ Doroshenko, Jordan (December 2, 2019). "Burns Named National Player of the Week". Colgate University Athletics. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
  14. ^ "Burns, Rayman double-double, Colgate tops Columbia 89-71". ESPN. Associated Press. December 22, 2019. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
  15. ^ "Patriot League Men's Basketball Players of the Week Announced (12.23.19)". Patriot League. December 23, 2019. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
  16. ^ Shannon, Chase (March 29, 2020). "Catching up with Jordan Burns". KABB. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
  17. ^ Bailey, Stephen (April 3, 2020). "Colgate star guard Jordan Burns declares for NBA Draft". The Post-Standard. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
  18. ^ Hinojosa, David (June 24, 2020). "Marshall alum Jordan Burns to skip NBA draft, return to Colgate with new focus". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
  19. ^ Waters, Mike (June 14, 2021). "Colgate's Jordan Burns receives invite to NBA G-League Elite camp". The Post-Standard. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  20. ^ Davidson, Spencer (March 3, 2021). "COLGATE'S BURNS NAMED 2020-21 PATRIOT LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE YEAR". WKTV. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  21. ^ Davidson, Spencer (April 1, 2021). "COLGATE'S BURNS OFFICIALLY DECLARES FOR NBA DRAFT". WKTV. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  22. ^ Garcia, Jeff (October 11, 2021). "Spurs ink San Antonio's Jordan Burns to an Exhibit 10 deal". KENS5.com. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  23. ^ Hill, Arthur (October 14, 2021). "Spurs Waive Damyean Dotson, Jordan Burns". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  24. ^ Austin Spurs [@austin_spurs] (October 27, 2021). "Our 2021-22 training camp roster is set!" (Tweet). Retrieved October 31, 2021 – via Twitter.
  25. ^ "Austin Spurs Acquire Jordan Murphy and Galen Robinson Jr". gleague.nba.com. January 13, 2022. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
  26. ^ "2021-22 NBA G League transactions". gleague.nba.com. January 15, 2022. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  27. ^ "Jordan Burns poprowadzi grę Twardych Pierników!". twardepierniki.pl (in Polish). July 22, 2022. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  28. ^ "Gladiators add Burns to their roster". eurobasket. November 20, 2022. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
  29. ^ Shannon, Chase (March 18, 2019). "Marshall's Joshua Burns overcomes struggles to make college football dream a reality". WOAI-TV. Retrieved April 27, 2020.

External links[edit]

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