Prior to A&M-Commerce: Played on the Class 5A State Championship team as a senior, where he was the starting point guard...prior to attending Duncanville High School, he went to Lancaster High School, where he was a two-year starter...earned Newcomer of the Year recognition at both schools...a McDonald's All-American nominee as a senior.

Personal: Born March 27, 1989...undecided on a major...son of Markus and Pamela Burkhalter.