GAC Star Struggling in D1 Transition at Sam Houston
Brennen Burns, a 5'10" point guard, exploded in the 2023-24 GAC season with 16.4 PPG, 6.9 APG (2nd nationally), and 56.8% FG for Southeastern Oklahoma, earning 1st-team All-GAC honors after a 15.5 PPG sophomore year. Now at Sam Houston in 2024-25, he's averaging modest 3.9 PPG, 2.6 APG, and 41.7% FG in 32 games off the bench, highlighting D1 adjustment woes for this crafty, high-IQ playmaker with elite FT shooting (80.8%). His pesky defense (1.0 SPG) and proven scoring burst make him a high-upside spark plug for teams needing bench energy and GAC grit—perfect developmental gem.
