High Point University Athletics

2010-11: Played in five games for HPU against the likes of Georgia and Wake Forest ... Also saw action against conference opponent Coastal Carolina.

2009-10: Played in five games for the Panthers ... Earned his first playing time and pulled down one rebound in the Panthers' 100-74 win over Hampden-Sydney on Nov. 21 ... Played in the final minutes of HPU's loss to Youngstown State on Dec. 22 ... Played a season-high four minutes in HPU's 81-53 win over Liberty on Jan. 21.

Prep: Played four years at forward for St. Joseph's Catholic School under coach Michael Morrison ... Named South Carolina Independent School Association All-State and team MVP as a senior ... Team advanced to the state playoffs in his final two seasons ... named to the All-State Tournament  team as a senior ... Once scored 34 points in a game ... Had the first dunk ever in his school's new gym ... Played AAU basketball for Holiday Hoops ... Also competed in cross country, earning All-County honors and helping his team to the state championship.

Personal: Majoring in Business at High Point ... Son of Bill and Beth Burgess ... Has two brothers, Grayson and Clark, and one sister, Chesea ... Born on Aug. 30, 1991 in Greenville, S.C.

CAREER HIGHS...
Rebounds: 1 vs. Hampden-Sydney (11/21/09)
Minutes: 4 vs. Liberty (1/21/09)