Tyler Burton

Burton played five years of varsity basketball for Marianapolis Preparatory School in Thompson, Connecticut, under head coach Andrew Vitale. He experienced a growth spurt as a sophomore, and opted to reclassify, repeating his freshman year despite sufficient academic achievement.^[1] He was named New England Preparatory School Athletic Council Class B Player of the Year in his junior and senior seasons.^[2] Burton committed to playing college basketball for Richmond after developing a close connection with assistant coach Marcus Jenkins, choosing the Spiders over offers from St. Bonaventure, Rhode Island, and Siena.^[1]

As a freshman at Richmond, Burton averaged 4.6 points and 3.9 rebounds per game. He entered the starting lineup as a sophomore due to a season-ending injury to Nick Sherod prior to the season.^[3] Burton averaged 12 points and 7.6 rebounds per game, and was named Atlantic 10 Most Improved Player.^[4] He assumed an expanded role in his junior season with the departure of Blake Francis.^[5] On November 20, 2021, Burton recorded 30 points and nine rebounds in a 73–70 loss to Drake.^[6] On February 4, 2022, he scored a career-high 36 points in a 71–61 victory over St. Bonaventure.^[7] Burton was named to the Second Team All-Atlantic 10.^[8] As a junior, he averaged 16.1 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. On April 6, 2022, Burton declared for the 2022 NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility,^[9] but later withdrew. On May 31, 2023, he removed his name from the 2023 NBA draft and transferred as a graduate to Villanova.^[10]

On March 12, 2026, Burton signed a 10-day contract with the Memphis Grizzlies.^[11]

Burton's father, Quinton, played college basketball for Providence.^[12]