Burton played collegiate for the Oregon State Beavers. He is a member of the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians, one of the LuiseñoNative American tribes of southern California. He became the first Native American man to earn a basketball scholarship at a Pac-10 Conference (now Pac-12) school.[2] In Burton's senior year at college he averaged 11.0 ppg and 6.4 rpg in 32 games. He is the only Oregon State player to record over 1,000 points, 700 rebounds and 300 assists.
Professional career
Burton started his career in 2013 with Aalborg Vikings.[3] In the Danish Basketligaen, Burton averaged 22 points, 12.5 rebounds and 4 assists.