2016-2017 Women's Basketball Roster
Burton, Kayla
Jersey Number 25
Kayla Burton
- Position:
- Guard
- Height:
- 5-8
- Class:
- Senior
- Major:
- Journalism
- Hometown:
- Newton, Mass.
- High School:
- Newton South
Bio
WHY LEHIGH?
I chose Lehigh because I wanted a great education at a place that had a very competitive basketball program that wants to win. I visited many other schools that had similar attributes, but what separated Lehigh from the other schools was the people. I absolutely love the people and the welcoming, friendly and family atmosphere here.
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT LEHIGH?
My favorite thing about Lehigh is the people, both athletes and non-athletes, who I can already tell will be my long life friends.
2016-17 (Senior Season)
Appeared in all 30 games, making one start…Scored 12 points and tied her career-high with four three-pointers after going 4-for-5 from beyond the arc in a win over NJIT (11/30)…Totaled eight points, three rebounds, two steals and two assists against Boston University (1/2)…Scored 12 points on 3-of-5 shooting at Bucknell (2/8)...Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
2015-16 (Junior Season)
Saw action in all 31 games…dished six assists and hit a three-pointer that broke a 65-65 tie and gave Lehigh the lead for good against Lafayette (1/27)...tallied six points on a perfect 3-for-3 effort from the field at Bucknell (1/13)...provided a big spark off the bench with ten points against Montana (11/28) and nine against Saint Joseph’s (12/2)...dished five assists against Saint Peter’s (11/25) ...named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
2014-15 (Sophomore Season)
Saw action in all 31 games…put together a strong effort against Loyola with seven points, two rebounds and three assists (2/7)...chipped in five points and an assist to help Lehigh down Boston University (1/3)...scored a season-best 13 points against Hampton (12/2), including the game-tying three-pointer that sparked a 24-3 Lehigh run and lifted the Mountain Hawks to an 85-67 victory…named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
2013-14 (Freshman Season)
Was named to the Patriot League All-Rookie team after leading the Mountain Hawks in made three-pointers (40) and averaging 5.4 points per game…scored in double-digits six times during the season...contributed 11 points and grabbed a career-high seven rebounds at Boston Universty (1/5)...tossed in a career-high 15 points that included three big second-half three-pointers versus Colgate (1/2)...finished with 14 points against Vermont (12/20) while also dishing a team-leading five assists...dished out a career-high seven assists against Saint Peter’s (12/9)...tallied a team-leading 14 points at Rhode Island (11/23)...contributed 12 points versus Villanova (11/14) while also dishing out five assists and snatching three rebounds......recorded 11 points in her collegiate debut at Niagara (11/8) to earn Patriot League Rookie of the Week recognition.
BEFORE LEHIGH
Point guard at Newton South High School for four years, including two as a captain...Averaged 15.6 points, 3.7 rebounds and 7.1 assists per game her senior year before being named a 2013 McDonald’s All-American Nominee and to the All-State team...Recognized for her strong academic achievements with selections to the Boston Globe and Boston Herald All-Scholastic Teams in 2013...ESPN HoopGurlz four star recruit and Dual County League All Star for four years...Won a number of AAU tournament titles with her Bay State Jaguars program...Successful on the track as a 2013 Dual County League Champion in the Mile Run and 4x800 meter relay.
GETTING TO KNOW KAYLA
Major & Why: Journalism, because I want to be a sports broadcaster on ESPN (and if that doesn’t work out, I hope to have my own show).
Favorite Place on Campus: Campus Square- near all the food locations
Favorite Food: Lobster
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Musical Artist: Beyoncé
Favorite Movie: The Lion King
Favorite TV Show: The Cosby Show
Favorite Website: Netflix
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Doris Burke
Favorite Pro Team: Celtics
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Tim Tebow
Hobbies: Karaoke/ Singing, Dancing, Doing Hair& Make Up
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Place I'd Like To Visit: Italy
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Sing extraordinarily well
Dream Job: Sports Broadcaster on ESPN or having my own show that is a mix of Ellen DeGeneres, Oprah and Dr. Phil
If I Didn't Play Basketball, I Would Play: Run Track or become an actress
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Give 10% to the church, buy a house in Italy and on an Island, hire my own personal chef, get on court season tickets to every Celtics game and also get a VIP pass to meet Beyoncé.
I chose Lehigh because I wanted a great education at a place that had a very competitive basketball program that wants to win. I visited many other schools that had similar attributes, but what separated Lehigh from the other schools was the people. I absolutely love the people and the welcoming, friendly and family atmosphere here.
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT LEHIGH?
My favorite thing about Lehigh is the people, both athletes and non-athletes, who I can already tell will be my long life friends.
2016-17 (Senior Season)
Appeared in all 30 games, making one start…Scored 12 points and tied her career-high with four three-pointers after going 4-for-5 from beyond the arc in a win over NJIT (11/30)…Totaled eight points, three rebounds, two steals and two assists against Boston University (1/2)…Scored 12 points on 3-of-5 shooting at Bucknell (2/8)...Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
2015-16 (Junior Season)
Saw action in all 31 games…dished six assists and hit a three-pointer that broke a 65-65 tie and gave Lehigh the lead for good against Lafayette (1/27)...tallied six points on a perfect 3-for-3 effort from the field at Bucknell (1/13)...provided a big spark off the bench with ten points against Montana (11/28) and nine against Saint Joseph’s (12/2)...dished five assists against Saint Peter’s (11/25) ...named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
2014-15 (Sophomore Season)
Saw action in all 31 games…put together a strong effort against Loyola with seven points, two rebounds and three assists (2/7)...chipped in five points and an assist to help Lehigh down Boston University (1/3)...scored a season-best 13 points against Hampton (12/2), including the game-tying three-pointer that sparked a 24-3 Lehigh run and lifted the Mountain Hawks to an 85-67 victory…named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
2013-14 (Freshman Season)
Was named to the Patriot League All-Rookie team after leading the Mountain Hawks in made three-pointers (40) and averaging 5.4 points per game…scored in double-digits six times during the season...contributed 11 points and grabbed a career-high seven rebounds at Boston Universty (1/5)...tossed in a career-high 15 points that included three big second-half three-pointers versus Colgate (1/2)...finished with 14 points against Vermont (12/20) while also dishing a team-leading five assists...dished out a career-high seven assists against Saint Peter’s (12/9)...tallied a team-leading 14 points at Rhode Island (11/23)...contributed 12 points versus Villanova (11/14) while also dishing out five assists and snatching three rebounds......recorded 11 points in her collegiate debut at Niagara (11/8) to earn Patriot League Rookie of the Week recognition.
BEFORE LEHIGH
Point guard at Newton South High School for four years, including two as a captain...Averaged 15.6 points, 3.7 rebounds and 7.1 assists per game her senior year before being named a 2013 McDonald’s All-American Nominee and to the All-State team...Recognized for her strong academic achievements with selections to the Boston Globe and Boston Herald All-Scholastic Teams in 2013...ESPN HoopGurlz four star recruit and Dual County League All Star for four years...Won a number of AAU tournament titles with her Bay State Jaguars program...Successful on the track as a 2013 Dual County League Champion in the Mile Run and 4x800 meter relay.
GETTING TO KNOW KAYLA
Major & Why: Journalism, because I want to be a sports broadcaster on ESPN (and if that doesn’t work out, I hope to have my own show).
Favorite Place on Campus: Campus Square- near all the food locations
Favorite Food: Lobster
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Musical Artist: Beyoncé
Favorite Movie: The Lion King
Favorite TV Show: The Cosby Show
Favorite Website: Netflix
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Doris Burke
Favorite Pro Team: Celtics
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Tim Tebow
Hobbies: Karaoke/ Singing, Dancing, Doing Hair& Make Up
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Place I'd Like To Visit: Italy
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Sing extraordinarily well
Dream Job: Sports Broadcaster on ESPN or having my own show that is a mix of Ellen DeGeneres, Oprah and Dr. Phil
If I Didn't Play Basketball, I Would Play: Run Track or become an actress
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Give 10% to the church, buy a house in Italy and on an Island, hire my own personal chef, get on court season tickets to every Celtics game and also get a VIP pass to meet Beyoncé.
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