After one of the most successful careers in Northwestern women’s basketball history, Veronica Burton is taking her talents to the next level.
In a statement released on Friday afternoon, the star point guard announced her intention to declare for the WNBA Draft, thanking Northwestern, Head Coach Joe McKeown, her family and more.
During her last year in Evanston, Burton posted an award-winning campaign. The 5-foot-9 senior started in all of the Wildcats’ 29 contests, averaging 17.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 6.4 assists and 4.0 steals per game. Burton was the first Northwestern women’s basketball player to ever be named to an AP All-America team, earning Third Team Honors.