2019 Player Review: Kennedy Burke

Height: 6-1

Position: Guard

Age: 22

Years Pro: Rookie

College: UCLA

Drafted: By Dallas, second round, 2019 WNBA Draft (22nd overall)

Overview: Listed at 6-foot-1 with a 6-foot-5 wingspan, Kennedy Burke averaged 4.4 points per game, while shooting 39% from the field and 35% from beyond the arc during her rookie season. Burke proved to be matchup nightmare with the ability to spread the floor and shoot beyond the arc offensively and length to guard multiple positions defensively.

 

Notable Performances:

June 9: Burke finished with a career-high 18 points, knocking down a career-high four three-pointers in a loss to Phoenix.

August 20: Burke finished with 11 points and career-high five rebounds in a loss to New York.

August 22: In her first career start, Burke finished with seven points and a career-high four blocks against Los Angeles.

September 6: In a dramatic win over New York, Burke had five points and five boards, including a career-high four offensive rebounds.

September 8: In the season finale against Connecticut, Burke finished with ten points, five rebounds, four assists and two blocks.