Antonio Burks (basketball, born 1982) facts for kids
Antonio Burks at Akita Municipal Gymnasium of Japan
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| Shooting guard, Small forward | |
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| Born | May 30, 1982 Texarkana, Arkansas |
| High school | Arkansas (Texarkana, Arkansas) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
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| Career history | |
| 2004–2006 | Ulriken Eagles |
| 2006–2008 | Vermont Frost Heaves |
| 2008–2010 | Niigata Albirex BB |
| 2010–2011 | Akita Northern Happinets |
| 2011–2012 | Ulriken Eagles |
| 2011–2013 | Saint John Mill Rats |
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Antonio Burks is an American professional basketball player. He was born on May 30, 1982, in Texarkana, Arkansas. Antonio is 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 220 pounds. He played as a shooting guard and small forward. He was also a member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity. After his playing career, Burks became a coach and assistant principal for the Rice Independent School District in Rice, Texas.
Playing Basketball in College
Antonio Burks played basketball at several colleges. He attended Arkansas High School, then went to Jacksonville College, Moberly Area Community College, and finally Stephen F. Austin State University.
One of his best games in college was on February 25, 2004. Playing for the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks, he scored an amazing 35 points! He also made 7 three-pointers and grabbed 12 rebounds. This helped his team win 63–60 against Lamar University.
Playing Basketball Professionally
Antonio Burks started his professional basketball journey after college. He was the very first player ever signed by the Vermont Frost Heaves team. He played for them for a few years and was even signed again in 2007.
Antonio also played basketball in other countries, including Norway. Later, on November 27, 2011, it was announced that he joined the Saint John Mill Rats team. This team is part of the National Basketball League of Canada.
During his professional career, Antonio played for several teams:
- From 2004 to 2006, he played for the Ulriken Eagles in Norway.
- From 2006 to 2008, he was with the Vermont Frost Heaves.
- From 2008 to 2010, he played for Niigata Albirex BB in Japan.
- From 2010 to 2011, he joined the Akita Northern Happinets, also in Japan.
- In 2011 and 2012, he returned to the Ulriken Eagles.
- From 2011 to 2013, he played for the Saint John Mill Rats in Canada.
Antonio Burks was also recognized for his skills by being chosen for the ABA All-Star Game twice, in 2007 and 2008.
