Overview
- The halftime ceremony in Ann Arbor on Jan. 23 came during Michigan’s 74-62 win over Ohio State.
- Former coach John Beilein attended and presented a framed jersey as Burke was celebrated by family and former teammates.
- Burke recalled a freshman-year meeting where Beilein threatened to send him home, which he says sparked a renewed commitment.
- He returned for a sophomore season, won the Wooden Award, led a 31-win run to the 2013 title game, and hit the Sweet 16 game-tying 30-footer against Kansas.
- Drafted ninth in 2013 and traded to Utah, Burke played nine NBA seasons and now suits up for Leones de Ponce, saying he hopes to be remembered as a winner who helped restore Michigan’s relevance.