2024-25 / AS A FRESHMAN
• Burgess had a solid freshman season, appearing in 31 games, while averaging 1.9 points, 1.3 rebounds and 0.2 assists per game.
• He shot 23-of-43 (.535) from the field and 6-of-15 (.400) from 3-point range.
• Plagued by injury late in the season that hampered his production.
• Scored seven points (3-3 FGs) with four rebounds in just 10 minutes against No. 2 Auburn.
• Had five points, including a 3-pointer, in a big home win against No. 2 Alabama.
• Netted a career-high eight points (3-4 FGs) with two rebounds against USC in February.
• Also had six points in wins over Michigan and Northwestern in January.
HIGH SCHOOL
• Ranked as a top-75 prospect nationally by Rivals.com before his injury, Burgess received 19 offers, turning down offers from Indiana, Cincinnati, Iowa, Virginia, Wisconsin among others.
• Missed some of his junior season with a season-ending leg injury and rounded into form late in his senior season.
• Averaged 15.4 points, 9.9 rebounds, 3.2 blocks and 1.5 assists for Sycamore as a senior. Was heralded as one of the best big men in the state of Ohio and fourth among Ohio players according to 247Sports.
• Plays the game with joy and plays hard every single play.
• Was averaging 14.0 points, 9.5 rebounds and 3.2 blocks as a junior before his injury. Was named second-team All-Southwest District All-star despite playing only half the season.
• A stretch big man that can step out and hit the three, but also play on the block.
• Chose Purdue because it was a perfect fit of basketball and education.
• As a sophomore, averaged 10.9 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.8 blocks while shooting 62.6 percent from the field.
• In July 2022, helped his AAU team (Indiana Elite) to a 3Stripes Select Basketball U16 Championship.
PERSONAL
• Son of Heather and Todd (late) Burgess.
• Plans to pursue a degree in business management.
• Finished high school career with a 4.20 GPA.