Willie Burton

Willie Burton

athlete United States

Willie Burton is a former American basketball player who became a significant figure in New Zealand basketball after moving there. He was named the most outstanding Kiwi forward/centre in 1997 and represented the New Zealand Tall Blacks in their historic 2001 series win over Australia. Beyond his playing career, Burton has made a lasting impact as a coach, mentoring young athletes in Hawke’s Bay and earning induction into the Basketball Hawke’s Bay Hall of Fame in 2011. He currently works as a social worker and student support mentor, helping young people find their path and purpose.

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New Zealand New Zealand: Willie Burton is a former American basketball player who became a significant figure in New Zealand basketball through his coaching and community involvement. 9

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Willie Burton: The American basketball import who became a Kiwi Hawk