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23 Todd Burton

Height:

5-11
Weight:

170
Hometown:

Lynn, MA
Position:

Guard
Year:

Jr.
High School:

St. Mary's/Canterbury School

Bio

Profile: Todd will be making the transition from point guard to wing during his senior season. Always an excellent defender, he has developed into a consistent scoring threat. He is effective both slashing to the basket and as a perimeter shooter. As a Junior: Started all 27 games, averaging 29 minutes per contest. Averaged 8.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game. Led the team in FT Pct at 79.7%. Second on the team with 33 steals. Made 4-point play with .5 seconds left against Gordon College February 14 for a 62-61 victory. As a Sophomore: Started at point guard. Averaged 27 minutes and 6.8 points per game, and was third on the team with 31 steals. On February 4, he hit a jump shot at the buzzer to lead the Gulls to a 58-56 victory over Nichols. As a Freshman: A valuable reserve. Saw significant minutes at both guard positions. In Prep School: Attended the Canterbury School as a post graduate. Led the Tri-Valley league in scoring until he came down with mononucleosis late in the season. Named team MVP and first team all Tri Valley. In High School: Attended St. Mary's of Lynn. Won back-to-back Division IV State Championships his sophomore and junior years. As a senior, he led the Catholic Central League in scoring and was named a CCL all-star. Personal: Todd is the son of Tod Burton, Sr. and Gina Grandberry. He is a sport management major. Senior internship with Hoop Mountain Basketball New England.