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This page is about the ABA player. For the NBA player, see Antonio Burks (basketball, born 1980).
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Antonio Burks
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Antonio Burks at Akita Municipal Gymnasium in Japan
Shooting guard, Small forward
Personal information
Born (1982-05-30) May 30, 1982 (age 43)
Texarkana, Arkansas
High school Arkansas (Texarkana, Arkansas)
Listed height 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight 220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
College
  • Jacksonville College
  • Moberly Area Community College
  • Stephen F. Austin State University
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
Career highlights and awards
  • 2x ABA All Star-Game (2007, 2008)

Antonio Burks (born May 30, 1982) is an American former professional basketball player. He was born in Texarkana, Arkansas. Standing at 6 feet 5 inches tall, Burks was a talented player who could play both the shooting guard and small forward positions.

After his basketball career, Burks became a coach and an assistant principal for the Rice Independent School District in Rice, Texas. He now helps guide students both on and off the court.

College Basketball Career

Burks started his journey at Arkansas High School. He then played basketball at three different colleges: Jacksonville College, Moberly Area Community College, and finally Stephen F. Austin State University.

One of his most amazing games in college was on February 25, 2004. While playing for the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks, Burks had an incredible performance. He scored 35 points, which included seven 3-point shots, and grabbed 12 rebounds to help his team win 63–60 against Lamar University.

College Statistics

This table shows how Burks performed during his two seasons at Stephen F. Austin (SFA).

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2002–03 SFA 28 3 18.8 .490 .429 .550 3.46 1.00 0.46 0.04 9.14
2003–04 SFA 30 30 30.1 .493 .476 .756 4.53 1.37 0.50 0.13 15.30
Career 58 33 24.6 .492 .459 .689 4.02 1.19 0.48 0.09 12.33

Professional Career: A Worldwide Journey

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Burks playing for the Niigata Albirex BB team in Japan.

Burks's professional career took him to different parts of the world. He was the very first player ever signed by the Vermont Frost Heaves, an American team. He also played professionally in Norway.

Later, he played in Japan for teams like the Niigata Albirex BB and the Akita Northern Happinets. His career ended in Canada, where he played for the Saint John Mill Rats in the National Basketball League of Canada. He officially joined the Mill Rats on November 27, 2011.

Career Statistics

These tables show Antonio Burks's statistics during his professional career in Japan and Canada.

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

Regular Season

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2008–09 Niigata 32 27 24.7 .412 .384 .700 4.6 1.6 0.6 0.2 13.0
2009–10 Niigata 52 39 25.7 .422 .399 .734 6.2 1.9 1.1 0.3 13.1
2010–11 Akita 47 11 21.0 .418 .392 .694 3.4 1.3 0.4 0.1 10.9
2011–12 Saint John 30 2 19.2 .437 .415 .625 2.33 1.60 0.37 0.07 8.30
2012–13 Saint John 43 8 19.3 .421 .446 .682 2.23 1.09 0.28 0.14 9.60

Playoffs

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2010–11 Akita 2 9.5 .333 .200 .000 2.0 1.5 0.0 0.0 3.5
2011–12 Saint John 2 23.0 .154 .125 .000 3.0 1.5 0.5 0.0 2.5
2012–13 Saint John 3 22.0 .258 .333 .000 2.3 0.7 0.0 0.3 8.0
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