
Tessa Burke brings veteran guard grit to Eastern Washington
Tessa Burke is a 5-foot-8 guard from Missoula, Montana, who earned a reputation at Eastern Washington as a tough, all-around backcourt piece: as a high school senior she averaged 24.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.5 steals while shooting 56.0% from the field and 40.0% from three, and she later redshirted before working through a college career that emphasized defense, versatility, and team-first play. Her fit is strongest for a coach who values intensity, academic maturity, and a player who can bring energy, pressure, and reliability rather than just raw scoring flash.