DeAndre Burnett


DeAndre Burnett is an American former professional basketball player.

Early life

Burnett was born in Miami Gardens, Florida. His brothers are Dallas Cowboys running back Dalvin Cook, and Buffalo Bills starting running back, James Cook

College career

Burnett averaged 7.0 points per game as a redshirt freshman for the Miami Hurricanes, making 28 three-pointers. He scored a season-high 21 points against Wisconsin-Green Bay. After the season, Burnett decided to transfer to Ole Miss. Burnett averaged 16.5 points and 3.2 assists per game but was sidelined by a late-season leg injury. As a senior, Burnett averaged 13.5 points and 3.9 assists per game shooting 36% from behind the arc.

Professional career

On September 19, 2018, Burnett signed with the Leicester Riders of the British Basketball League as a replacement for the injured Niem Stevenson. In November 2019, Burnett signed with Kharkivska Sokoly of the Ukrainian Basketball Superleague. He parted ways with the team on February 24, 2020.