The 2022 first-round draft pick saw her first season cut short by an injury, but she has become a versatile contributor off the bench, seeing time at three positions while playing on hardship contr…
Burrell played overseas in Australia during the offseason and participated in the Sparks’ training camp, but she was waived before the season started in May. However, the 6-foot-2 guard/forward has found her way back onto the roster, playing in 13 games this season on two emergency hardship contracts because the team lacked healthy players.
“Just bringing energy,” Burrell said. “Trying to be that spark off the bench and going in and giving whatever the team needs, whether it’s rebounding or defense or just running the floor and spacing out, just giving energy off the bench to keep that momentum going.” The 23-year-old is averaging 3.5 points and 1.5 rebounds in 13 games this season. Although Burrell is only averaging 10.9 minutes per game, Sparks coach Curt Miller said she is essentially auditioning for her future in the league.
The Sparks are back in the win column for the first time in a month, ending their franchise-record eight-game losing streak.
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