Pittsburg State Gorillas

General: Second-year player... started 13 of 20 games played for the Gorillas in 2020-21… contributed 6.8 points and 2.6 rebounds per game while shooting 61.5 percent from the field (56-91)… also posted a team-leading 13 blocked shots on the year… posted season highs of 17 points and eight rebounds in a road win vs. Northeastern State (Jan. 28)… scored eight or more points eight times… transferred to Pitt State from Rockhurst University… At RU: Spent three seasons at Rockhurst… averaged 2.7 points and 1.6 rebounds per game during the 2018-19 season for the Hawks… also contributed 2.4 points and 1.5 rebounds per game as a redshirt freshman in 2017-18… In High School: A three-time All-Conference and All-District performer at Butler High School… also an All-State selection as a senior for the Bears… set school records for points (1,867), rebounds (872), free throws (391) and field goals made (732)… Personal: Born February 2, 1998… son of Shane and Lisa Burch… a member of the MIAA Academic Honor Rol… has a 3.03 GPA as a recreation services, sport & hospitality management major.