Nimari Burnett

Updated on 3/29/2025.  Written by Alan Lu.

Height: 6-4
Weight: 195
College: Michigan
Classification: Fifth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 12/20/2001

Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted

Pros:

Decent shooter
Decent scorer off the dribble
Handles the ball well
Decent rebounder for his size
Decent defender that can get steals
Solid athlete

Cons:

Inconsistent long-range shooter
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Can display spotty shot selection
Needs to improve his playmaking skills
Not a true point guard, but is undersized to play the two
Underperformed in limited minutes as a freshman

Summary:

Nimari Burnett was a highly touted recruit coming into college, and he was a high school teammate of Jalen Green at Prolific Prep.  In high school, he looked to be a prolific scorer that had a strong, pull-up game, and he showed the ability to finish plays above the rim.  He also appeared to be a fairly solid defender that also could rack up steals. 

However, he struggled considerably in a surprisingly reduced role at Texas Tech before transferring.  Burnett transferred to Alabama before then transferring to play at Michigan. He’s having a solid season this year, and his ability to knock down shots could enable him to compete for a roster spot in the NBA in the future.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
MaxPreps Profile
Rivals Profile
247Sports’ Profile
247Sports’ Article on Burnett Transferring to Alabama
On3’s Article on Burnett Transferring to Michigan
YouTube’s Highlights of the 12/18/24 Michigan-Oklahoma Game via College Basketball

Games Scouted:
1/3/20 Prolific Prep vs. Word of God Academy
3/28/25 Michigan vs. Auburn

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