14 Facts About Kevin Burleson

Kevin Burleson was born on April 9,1979 and is an American professional basketball coach, and a former professional basketball player.

Kevin Burleson is currently an assistant coach for the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association.

Kevin Burleson played college basketball for the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers and began his professional career in the German basketball league.

Kevin Burleson was born to a prolific sporting family: his father, Al Burleson, played defensive back in the Canadian Football League and the United States Football League.

Kevin Burleson's younger brother Nate was a wide receiver in the National Football League, while younger brother Lyndale played college basketball for the University of Nevada Wolf Pack.

Kevin and Nate Burleson are one of only two sets of siblings in which one played in the NBA and one in the NFL.

Kevin Burleson graduated from O'Dea High School after transferring from Garfield High School after his freshman year.

At O'Dea, Kevin Burleson earned three letters in basketball and one in track and field and played basketball under coach Phil Lumpkin.

Kevin Burleson was offered a basketball scholarship to the University of Washington, but opted instead to attend the University of Minnesota for a chance to play in the Big Ten Conference.

Minnesota made the 2001 National Invitation Tournament, and Kevin Burleson scored a season-high 21 points in Minnesota's win over Villanova in the first round.

Kevin Burleson was then signed by the Charlotte Bobcats of the NBA on August 31,2005.

Kevin Burleson finished his career with the Egyptian team Al-Ittihad Alexandria.

On June 27,2019, Kevin Burleson was hired by the Minnesota Timberwolves as a player development coach.

On July 12,2024, Kevin Burleson was hired as assistant coach for the Detroit Pistons.