2001-02 (W) Basketball Roster
Roster
Jenny Burns
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Minnetonka, Minn. (Minnetonka)
Bluejay Career: 2001-02 ?? Named an MVC First-Team scholar-athlete carrying a 3.98 grade point average ? Grabbed nine boards against Drake (March 9) in the MVC championship game ? Second on the team with 18 blocks ? Third on the team with 41 steals ? Started 30 of 31 games in which she appeared ? Led the team in rebounding 10 times ? Scored nine points, with five rebounds vs. Indiana State (Feb. 9) ? Thieved career-high five steals against Bradley (Jan. 19) ? Established career-bests with 10 rebounds and three blocks at Illinois State (Jan. 14) ? Notched six rebounds, five points, three assists and two steals at UMKC (Dec. 8) ? Had seven rebounds, six points and three assists against Iowa State (Nov. 27) ? Had six points, four rebounds, three assists and a steal vs. Kansas (Nov. 20).
2000-01 ?? Participated in 27 games, including five starts ? Averaged 12.5 minutes per game, battling a back injury all season ? Notched season-high 12 points in the Bluejays’ 88-58 romp over Northwestern (Dec. 10), which included a perfect 4-4 effort from the free-throw line ? Pulled down five rebounds and added eight points in CU’s victory at Drake (Jan. 7) ? Her eight blocks ranked second on the team.
1999-00 ?? Appeared in 20 contests for the Bluejays, starting in the final eight ? Missed five weeks of the season due to a stress fracture in her foot ? Averaged 17.2 minutes per contest ? Contributed 4.0 points and 2.5 rebounds per game ? Led the Bluejays at Drake (Feb. 12) in scoring as she poured in a career-high 15 points ? Pulled down a personal-best six rebounds in the 81-66 victory over Bradley on March 4 ? Dished out a career-best three assists on four occasions ? Collected four perfect trips to the charity stripe on the year ? Finished second among Bluejays with 12 blocks.
High School: A two-time all-Classic Lake Conference and all-state performer ? Helped Minnetonka High School to its first-ever state tournament appearance as a senior ? A candidate for Miss Minnesota Basketball ? Led prep team in scoring, rebounding, blocked shots and steals for two straight seasons ? A four-year starter who averaged 15.5 points, eight rebounds, 3.5 steals and three assists her senior year ? Tossed in 12.8 points and hauled down 7.8 rebounds per game as a junior ? Earned Minnesota Basketball News first-team all-state (class AAAA) honors her junior year ? Holds school record for career points with 1,321 and most points scored in a game with 33 ? A six-time team MVP in basketball, volleyball and track ? Won 11 varsity letters, was an eight-time all-conference pick and gained all-state notice four times ? School record-holder in the 300-meter hurdles ? Named Minnetonka High’s Female Student-Athlete of the Year as a sophomore ? Also active in National Honor Society, Leadership Challenge and church youth group.
Personal Information:
Full Name: Jennifer Lynn Burns
Nickname: Burnzy
Major: History (Minor - Secondary Education)
Birthday: November 16, 1980
Place of Birth: Minnetonka, Minn.
Parents: Al and Kathy Burns
Siblings: Pam (25)
Favorite Food: Barbeque
Favorite Candy: Reeses Pieces
Favorite Movie: Forrest Gump
Favorite Television Show: Survivor
Favorite Book: Harry Potter
Favorite Magazine: Newsweek
Favorite Actor: Mel Gibson
Favorite Actress: Julia Roberts
Favorite Musical Artist: Randy Travis
Favorite Vacation Spot: Cabin in Northern Minn.
Favorite Pro Sports Team: Minnesota Vikings
Favorite Class: American History
When I Graduate I Want To: Teach high school and coach basketball
Person I Would Most Like To Meet: Chesty Puller
Words That Describe Me: Patriotic, Conscientious, Loyal
Collegiate Honors: Dean’s List, Nominated into National Society of Collegiate Scholars, MVC Academic All-Conference
