Matthew Llewellyn Burston (born 25 November 1982) is an Australian former professional basketball player. He played 16 seasons in the National Basketball League (NBL). He has also played in the State Basketball League for the Perry Lakes Hawks, and has spent time in the Qatari Basketball League and the Big V.Player statistics for Matthew Burston
Early life Burston was born in Perth, Western Australia.
Career Burston debuted in the NBL for the Perth Wildcats during the 2000–01 season, and played for them until 2006. In 2003, he won the NBL Most Improved Player Award.Burston Wins Most Improved Player
In April 2006, Burston signed a one-year deal with the South Dragons.South Dragons hope for big things from ex-Wildcat Burston spent much of the 2006–07 season injured, playing only a handful of games. He remained with the Dragons for two more seasons and was a member of the 2009 championship-winning team.
On 22 June 2009, Burston signed with the Adelaide 36ers for the 2009–10 NBL season.36ers announce signing of Matt Burston
In 2010, Burston moved back to Melbourne and signed with the Tigers where he spent three seasons. In 2013, while playing in Qatar for Al Rayyan, Burston and his team won the Emir Cup.Tiger Watch!
On 25 July 2013, Burston signed a one-year deal with the Cairns Taipans.Skytrans Cairns Taipans Sign centre Matt Burston On 30 May 2014, he re-signed with the Taipans on a two-year deal.Burston returning to Taipans On 5 August 2016, the Taipans parted ways with Burston after not offering him a new contract for the 2016–17 season.Matt Burston out of Cairns Taipans’ picture for NBL season
References
External links Matt Burston at taipans.com Matt Burston at foxsportspulse.com