Veronica Burton is having a standout season with the Golden State Valkyries, averaging 11.2 points per game after a previous season with just 3.1 points per game. Her performance has contributed to the team's 17-15 record and potential playoff berth. A career-high of 30 points, 7 assists, and 7 rebounds marked her best game. Coaches attribute her success to her work ethic and dedication, highlighting her commitment to improving her play by reviewing game footage.
Veronica Burton, a former Newton South and Northwestern star, is averaging 11.2 points per game after scoring 3.1 a night for the Connecticut Sun a season ago.
Her best performance to date came Wednesday night, when she erupted for a career-high 30 points, 7 assists, and 7 rebounds in an 88-83 win over the Washington Mystics.
Burton shot 10 of 13 from the field, including 6 of 9 from 3, becoming the third player ever to record 30-5-5 on an expansion team.
Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase said Burton's success stems from her desire to get in the gym early, shoot on off days, and give extra effort.
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