Joy Burke

Joy Burke
包喜樂
Personal information
Born (1990-11-07) 7 November 1990
Chiayi, Taiwan
Nationality Taiwanese / American
Listed height 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Career information
College Arizona State (2009–2014)
Playing career 2014–present
Position Center
Career history
2014–2015 Hørsholm 79ers
2015–2016 Bendigo Spirit
2016–2017 Ballarat Rush
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Representing  Chinese Taipei
Basketball

Joy Burke (born 7 November 1990) is a Taiwanese professional basketball player. When representing Taiwan, she goes by her Chinese name, Bao Hsi-le.[1]

Career

College

In college, Burke attended Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, playing for the Sun Devils in NCAA Division I.

Europe

After college, Burke headed to Denmark and signed with the Hørsholm 79ers in the Dameligaen. She had a successful season, helping lead Hørsholm to their first title in five years.

Australia

Burke signed with the Bendigo Spirit in Australia for the 2015–16 WNBL season.[2] After inconsistent showings, Burke has not been re-signed for the following season. However, Burke remained in Australia to participate in the SEABL.

National team

Burke made her national team debut, as a member of the 2015 Chinese Taipei National Team that participated in the 37th William Jones Cup. She would then go on to represent at the 2015 FIBA Asia Women's Championship.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Brehaut, David (24 January 2017). "Rush import Joy Burke targeting big outcomes for game". The Courier. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
  2. ↑ "Burke Keen to Make a Good Impression for Spirit". wnbl.com.au.
  3. ↑ "Hsi-Le BAO". fiba.com.
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