Seth Burris

6-7 • 235 • Junior • Forward
Parsons, Kan./Labette County High School

General:  Fourth-year player... a promising frontcourt prospect who continues to improve with experience... trying to bounce back from a season-ending knee injury suffered during the 2008-09 season... figures to be a key contributor to the Gorillas' frontcourt cast if healthy this winter.

In 2008-09:  Saw action in 16 games, including four starts... averaged 4.8 points and 3.6 rebounds per game... converted 59.6 percent of his shots from the field (31 of 52) and 52.0 percent of his free throws (13 of 25) on the season... scored a career-high 11 points in a home win vs. Southwestern College (Dec. 21)... twice pulled down a career-best seven rebounds, vs. Evangel (Nov. 28) and vs. Southwestern... suffered season-ending knee injury on the road vs. Fort Hays State (Jan. 17).

In 2007-08:  Saw action in 18 games in a reserve role for the Gorillas... averaged 1.7 points and 1.4 rebounds per game in just under five minutes of action per outing... had season highs of seven points and five rebounds in his Pitt State debut vs. Robert Morris-Springfield (Nov. 16)... also contributed six points in a home win vs. Southwestern College (Dec. 29)... converted 90.9 percent of his free throws (10 of 11) on the season.

In 2006-07:  Redshirt season.

In High School:  A two-time Kansas Class 4A All-State performer at Labette County High School... earned second-team All-State honors his senior year, averaging 14.2 points, 9.6 rebounds and 1.4 blocked shots per game for the Grizzlies... a two-time unanimous first-team All-SEK League performer... helped LCHS to a 37-10 combined record his final two prep years.

Personal:  Born November 12, 1987... son of Bill Burris and Barbara Ritter... a physical education major.