Burton signs to play for Oklahoma City University

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College Heights high school senior Connor Burton recently signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Oklahoma City University. Burton, who averaged 15 points and eight rebounds per night during his high school career, also earned himself 1,000 career points. During his high school career, Burton was named two-time All-Conference and two-time All-District. While playing at Oklahoma City University, Burton will be pursuing a degree in business, after being awarded a fellowship to the Meinders School of Business. Connor is the son of Erick and Erica Burton of Lamar.


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