Jordan Burns

Jordan Kennedy Burns (born August 27, 1997) is an American college basketball player for the Colgate Raiders of the Patriot League.

Jordan Burns
No. 1 – Colgate Raiders
PositionPoint guard
LeaguePatriot League
Personal information
Born (1997-08-27) August 27, 1997
Jackson, Tennessee
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeColgate (2017–present)
Career highlights and awards

High school career

Burns was a four-year basketball captain for John Marshall High School in San Antonio, Texas. Entering his freshman season, he stood 5'7 and weighed 110 lbs.[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

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]

Personal life

Burn 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 despite suffering from aphasia.[18]

References
  1. 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. "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. Shannon, Chase (March 18, 2019). "Marshall's Joshua Burns overcomes struggles to make college football dream a reality". WOAI-TV. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
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