Kamar Burke (born August 25, 1986) is a Canadian retired professional basketball player and the founder and head trainer of Developing Individual Peak Performance Basketball (DiPP).
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 25, 1986 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | North Albion (Toronto) |
| College | Thompson Rivers (2006–2008) British Columbia (2009–2011) |
| Playing career | 2012–present |
| Position | Small forward |
| Career history | |
| 2012–2013 | Moncton Miracles (Canada) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
College career edit
The small forward played college basketball at Thompson Rivers University and later, the University of British Columbia, who were among the most successful teams in the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS). He was one of the top rebounders in the CIS while with the UBC Thunderbirds.[1][2]
Professional career edit
He played one season of professional basketball for the Moncton Miracles of the National Basketball League of Canada (NBL) and was named an All-Star in 2013.[3] Burke later teamed up with former on-court rival, Azi Sadi, to create DiPP Basketball.[4]
References edit
- ^ Smith, Doug. "There's no place like home for T-Bird Kamar Burke". Toronto Star. Retrieved 27 June 2015.
- ^ "DIPP TEAM". DiPPBasketball.com. Retrieved 27 June 2015.
- ^ "Kamar Burke Player Profile". RealGM.
- ^ "DIPP STORY". DiPPBasketball.com. Retrieved 27 June 2015.