“Everybody talks about the game changer; the difference maker in the game,” said Joyce. “From my point of view on how I coach, I want us to be a transition basketball team. But also not forgetting to play half court in a half court situation. Burton is the best athlete amongst all our bigs. She’s a gazelle, but she’s deceptively strong.”
And now Burton has an opportunity to help her native country reach the podium at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio. She has been a critical cog in the Jayco Opals’ front court since joining the team in the FIBA Oceania Championships in 2013.