St. John's University Athletics
2009-10 Women's Basketball Roster

Amanda Burakoski
- Height:
- 6-null
- Class:
- Freshman
- High School:
- The Mary Louis Academy
- Hometown:
- Brooklyn, N.Y.
Coach Barnes Arico on Burakoski: 'Amanda is a long, athletic shooting guard that can really stretch defenses. Her ability to knock down perimeter shots will help fill the void left by Kelly McManmon. Amanda has great court vision and is a creative passer for her size. Her instincts are sharp, and she can be really effective in the zone as well as being able to shoot the ball.'
As A Freshman In 2009-10: Played in 19 games... averaged 1.4 points and 1.0 rebounds... played six minutes off the bench in collegiate debut vs. Stony Brook (Nov. 15), grabbed first-career rebound against SBU ... registered first-career block at 1:26 mark of second half vs. UMass (Nov. 18) ... scored first-career points vs. Boston University (Nov. 21) on a 3-pointer ... set career highs with three boards and two steals vs. Saint Joseph's (Pa.) (Nov. 29) ... went 4-of-8 for 12 points and marked career bests in 3-pointers (3-of-6), blocks (four), assists (two) and minutes played (17) vs. Stetson (Dec. 1) ... matched career-high with three rebounds against Rhode Island (Dec. 13) ... had two assists to go with three points, one rebound and one block against Texas-Arlington (Dec. 19) ... recorded one steal and one rebound in nine minutes of play at Northeastern (Dec. 29) ... pulled down a career-high four rebounds and scored two points against Providence (Jan. 30).
Before St. John's: Four-year letterwinner in basketball at The Mary Louis Academy ... prolific scorer, surpassed the 1,000 point plateau her junior year and ended her career with 1,852 career points ... rated the 14th best player in her position on ESPN.com for the 2009-10 signing class ... averaged 22.0 points, 4.0 assists, 10.0 rebounds and shot 56.0 from the field senior season ... 2009 McDonald's All-America nominee ... averaged 15.0 points and 8.0 rebounds as a junior... two-time Daily News and Times Ledger All-City first team selection ... posted a triple-double (33 points, 15 rebounds, 10 steals) against Bishop Kearney her sophomore season ... Daily News City Player of the Year candidate ... also lettered two years in softball... played club basketball for New York City Heat ... averaged double-figures in scoring all four years.
Personal: Amanda P. Burakoski ... daughter of Jo Ann Schmitt and David Burakoski ... was a member of the Irish Club and Technology Club in high school ... undecided about a major at St. John's ... aspires to be a special education teacher.
Burakoski's Career Highs | |
Points | 12 vs. Stetson (Dec. 1, 2009) |
Rebounds | 4 vs. Providence (Jan. 30, 2010) |
Assists | 2, 2x, last vs. UT-Arlington (Dec. 19, 2009) |
Field Goals | 4 vs. Stetson (Dec. 1, 2009) |
3-Point FG | 3 vs. Stetson (Dec. 1, 2009) |
Free Throws | 1, 3x, last vs. Virginia Tech (Dec. 20, 2009) |
Steals | 2 vs. Saint Joseph's (Nov. 29, 2009) |
Blocks | 4 vs. Stetson (Dec. 1, 2009) |
Minutes | 17 vs. Stetson (Dec. 1, 2009) |
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