Deonte Burton scores 15 points in Reese’s All-Star Game

Mar 18, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Deonte Burton (30) dunks the ball during the second half of the game against the Purdue Boilermakers in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

The following is a release courtesy of Iowa State Athletics Communication.

PHOENIX – Iowa State senior Deonte Burton became the seventh Cyclone to play in the NABC’s All-Star game at the Final Four. Burton scored a team-high 15 points as his West team fell to the East team, 121-90, Friday evening at University of Phoenix Stadium.

Burton, who got the start for the West, opened the game with a three-pointer on the opening possession and thrilled the crowd with multiple big dunks.

For good measure…@DeeBurton30 pic.twitter.com/1TJplosY1F

— Cyclone Basketball (@CycloneMBB) April 1, 2017

Okaaaaaay @DeeBurton30! 👀 pic.twitter.com/N1gwtqDr48

— Cyclone Basketball (@CycloneMBB) March 31, 2017

Burton also had four rebounds and two assists in the game. He was 7-for-12 from the field.

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