Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Basketball Player (WNBA) |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 12/07/2000 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Birthplace | Newton, Massachusetts, USA |
Latest News about Veronica Burton
15/09/2025
Veronica Burton was named the 2025 WNBA Most Improved Player after a breakout season with the Golden State Valkyries. She posted career-best averages of 11.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 1.1 steals per game and received 68 of 72 first-place votes.
11/05/2025
Veronica Burton was drafted by Mist BC for the 2026 Unrivaled season. The selection added a high-level playmaker and defender to the roster, and she later helped the team in the league's inaugural championship run.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Veronica Grace Burton |
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| Known For | WNBA Most Improved Player 2025, 3x Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'9" (175 cm) |
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| Weight | 155 lbs (70 kg) |
| Build | Athletic |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Newton South High School, Newton, MA |
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| College | Northwestern University (2018-2022) |
Career
| High School | Newton South HS - Broke school all-time scoring record (1,817 points), averaged 20 points, 10 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 3.6 steals in senior year |
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| College | Northwestern - 1,536 points, 13.4 PPG, 40.9% FG, 3x Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, 2x First-Team All-Big Ten, 2nd in program steals (394), 3rd in program assists (575) |
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| International | Team USA - Gold at 2021 FIBA Women’s AmeriCup (4.8 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 4.0 APG) |
| Other | Mist of Unrivaled (drafted 05/11/2025 for 2026 season) |
Social Media
| TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@veronicaab22 |
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| https://www.instagram.com/veronicaab22/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. One of four Northwestern players selected in WNBA Draft | |
| 2. Third all-time in Big Ten steals | |
| 3. Scored career-high 32 points at Clemson (Dec 2, 2021) | |
| 4. First player in Northwestern history named to an AP All-America team (Third Team, 2022) |