Flash Burton gives Rider a burst of shot-making, playmaking, and late-game fearlessness
Burton has already shown he can be a primary guard for Rider, with a 2024-25 freshman season of 7.6 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game, plus a 1.4 assist-to-turnover ratio and 13 double-figure scoring nights.[2][6] His calling card is pace and aggressiveness: he can create offense, attack the rim, and has delivered clutch moments, including a game-winning 3-pointer and a 21-point breakout against Marist.[9][13] The fit question is efficiency—his shooting has been inconsistent—but his competitiveness, confidence, and late-game shot creation make him a useful guard target if a team wants an energetic perimeter creator.[1][2][6]
