2019-20 Men's Basketball Roster
Biography
GENERAL
- Team captain
- Graduate transfer set to suit up for lone season in the Green and Gold in 2019-20
- Notre Dame transfer officially joined Siena on Dec. 17, 2018, and sat out remainder of season due to NCAA transfer regulations
- Local talent from nearby Troy who is heavily involved in community service initiatives to help better his neighborhood
- High character, intelligent, and driven individual who has emerged as a vocal leader
- Physical presence in the post
- Possesses a strong low-post offensive game, and can also knock down the mid-range jumper with proficiency
- Appeared in 44 games over three-plus seasons with the Irish, averaging 2.2 points and 2.1 rebounds spanning 9.0 minutes
2018-19 (AT SIENA)
- MAAC Academic Honor Roll selection
- Sat out remainder of season following Dec. 17 transfer due to NCAA transfer regulations
2018-19 (AT NOTRE DAME)
- Saw action in four games (one start) prior to transfer
- Averaged 5.3 points and 3.8 rebounds over 11.3 minutes
- Shot an even 50% from the field, and was 10-11 (.909) from the free throw line
- Scored career-high 15 points on 5-6 shooting and added five rebounds in 17 minutes vs. Chicago State (Nov. 8)Â Â
2017-18 (AT NOTRE DAME)
- Appeared in 29 games (one start)
- Averaged 2.3 points and 2.3 rebounds in 10.6 minutes
- Scored seven points and added four rebounds vs. Mount St. Mary's (Nov. 13)
- Played season-high 21 minutes and tied season-high with seven points at Syracuse (Jan. 6)
2016-17 (AT NOTRE DAME)
- Saw action in 11 games
- Totaled nine points and 10 rebounds in 44 minutes
- Scored season-high five points in collegiate debut vs. Bryant (Nov. 12)
2015-16 (AT NOTRE DAME)
- ACC Academic Honor Roll selection
- Missed entirety of season while recovering from offseason ankle surgery
HIGH SCHOOL
- Spent three years at La Salle Institute in his native Troy
- Transferred to Blair Academy (NJ) for his final two years
- Invited to play in Jordan Brand Regional All-Star Game
- Helped lead United States U18 team to the silver medal at the 2014 Albert Schwietzer Tournament in Germany
- Starred on local AAU circuit for the Albany City Rocks (2012-14), which he helped guide to consecutive top-three finishes at the national championships - second place in 2014, and third place in 2013
PERSONAL
- Son of Harold and Dolores Burns
- Has an older brother, Jordan
- Earned bachelor's degree in psychology from Notre Dame in December 2018
- Enrolled in in Siena College's new MBA program, and is pursuing his graduate degree in strategic management
THE BURNS FILEÂ
Nickname: Unc
Major: Strategic Management
Twitter handle: @ElijahBurns12
Instagram handle: ElijahBurns12
What I like most about Siena College: Small community
What I like most about Siena Basketball: Family atmosphere
What I like most about Coach Maciariello: How much he cares about his playersÂ
Player I most relate to on the team: Jordan
Best moment at Siena: It will be my first game
My goal for the upcoming season: Enjoy the process
My biggest fear is: Losing everything
My hobbies are: Listening to music and cooking
If I could travel anywhere, I would go to: Saint-Tropez
If I was stuck on a deserted island, the one thing I would bring: Water purifier
My biggest fan: Myself
My before game routine: Listen to R&B music from the 90’s
Best advice I have ever received: Bet on yourself
Person I look up to the most: My parents equally
Three words that describe me: Understanding, Motivated, Leader
If I could meet anyone, it would be: Will Smith
Sport/position I always wanted to try: Golf
When I’m not playing, you can find me: Listening to music
My dream job: College Basketball Coach
If I could have any pet, I would have: Husky
My dream car: Mercedes Benz G-Wagon
Future Plans: Play professional basketball then get into coaching
Favorites
TV show: How I Met Your Mother
Vacation spot: Hawaii
Twitter account to follow: Shannon Sharpe
Sports Team: Philadelphia Eagles
Website: Netflix
Flavor of ice cream: Strawberry
App: Instagram
Animal: Elephant
Food: Broccoli
Movie: Good Will Hunting
Song: 21 Questions
Actor/Actress: Will Smith
Statistics
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Historical Player Information
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2018-19Graduate Student
F
6'8"
238 lbs
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C
2019-20Graduate Student
F
6'8"
236 lbs
