BRYN ATHYN, Pa. - April 5-11, 2021 is NCAA Division III week. Division III Week is a positive opportunity for all individuals associated with Division III to observe and celebrate the impact of athletics and of student-athletes on the campus and surrounding community.
Anthony Burr is a junior guard on the men's basketball team. Burr came to Bryn Athyn from Cream Ridge, N.J. and New Egypt High School where he was a four sport athlete for the Warriors playing soccer, football, basketball, and baseball. We had a chance to catch up with Anthony and learn more about him and his experience as a NCAA Division III student-athlete.
Question 1: What do you love the most about being a Division III student-athlete?
I love that I get to be a part of a program that looks at us as men and students before they look at us as athletes.
Question 2: Why did you pick a Division III school and why did you pick Bryn Athyn?
I picked a DIII school because I believe that it gave me the best opportunity to make an impact on the basketball court. I picked Bryn Athyn because I felt very wanted and supported by the coaches and people of the school.
Question 3: What is you favorite non-athletic event done here at Bryn Athyn College?
My favorite non athletic event was when we helped out with the Special Olympics.
Question 4: What is your favorite memory as a student-athlete?
My favorite memory or memories have been being able to create great relationships.
Question 5: What song is playing on repeat for you right now?
Wants and Needs by Drake ft Lil Baby
Question 6: What is your favorite food?
My favorite food is chicken sandwiches.
Question 7: You are going on a 12-hour road trip with one teammate or coach, who are you choosing and why?
I am going with Coach Okoye Taylor because he is my best friend and he has good taste in music.
Question 8: What are the advantages you have seen from being at a Division III school?
I think that being at a small school, you get the attention and support needed to succeed.
Question 9: Who is your favorite professor or staff member at Bryn Athyn and why?
My favorite professor is Dr. Figge Bryntesson because he is not only a great teacher, but he has helped me a lot since I've been at the school.
Question 10: What are your plans after your graduate from Bryn Athyn?
My plans are to become a basketball coach.
NCAA Division III Week - Student Spotlight: Anthony Burr
Apr 05, 2021 · Athletics
BRYN ATHYN, Pa. - Anthony Burr is a junior guard on the men's basketball team. Burr came to Bryn Athyn from Cream Ridge, N.J. and New Egypt High School where he was a four sport athlete for the Warriors playing soccer, football, basketball, and baseball. We had a chance to catch up with Anthony and learn more about him and his experience as a NCAA Division III student-athlete.