Want to know a player who has been making an early statement this season for North Carolina basketball'
2021 Ben Burnham from Carmel Christian, as he is putting up some impressive numbers in his final season before heading off to Winthrop. We have watched Burnham develop and grow into the player he is today but it still continues to amaze our scouts of the production he brings to the floor.
According to MaxPreps as of today, Burnham is averaging 23.2 points, 12.0 rebounds, 1.7 steals, and 2.1 blocks per game, which also includes him shooting 69 percent from the floor, 36 percent from three, and already recording seven double-doubles this season so far. Just look at his stat lines to start the season:
11/13 vs. Davidson Day: 23 mins, 18 points, 17 rebounds, 2 steals
11/14 vs. New Faith Christian: 28 minutes, 24 points, 11 rebounds, 2 steals
11/17 vs. Gaston Christian: 23 mints, 13 points, 6 rebounds
11/20 vs. Asheville Christian Academy: 26 minutes, 22 points, 4 rebounds
11/21 vs. Northwood Temple: 22 minutes, 20 points, 11 rebounds, 3 steals
11/24 vs. Concord Academy: 31 minutes, 25 points, 12 rebounds, 3 blocks
11/27 vs. Pebblebrook: 32 minutes, 23 points, 13 rebounds, 3 blocks
11/28 vs. Greenforest: 28 minutes, 25 points, 20 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, 6 blocks
12/01 vs. Charlotte Latin: 39 minutes, 39 points, 14 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks
And that is just what has been reported to MaxPreps so far but we certainly don’t think those numbers will start dropping dramatically.
Burnham has really become a fan favorite around North Carolina with his unique skill set, his blend of inside and out play as well as putting it on the deck and creating. Add that on top of his sneaky but electric athleticism on both ends of the floor, and the production level he brings on both sides, Burnham is simply fun to watch.
Winthrop got themselves a good one down the road but it seems that the senior is looking to end his high school career with a bang and has started out quite nicely.