Colorado University Athletics
Introducing Monica Burich, Buffs Basketball Class of '15
Monica Burich, Class of 2015
6-2, Forward, Roseville, Minn. - Roseville HS
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1,266 Points
830 Rebounds
342 Assists
302 Steals
101 Blocks
2015 Miss Minnesota Basketball Finalist
2-Time Class 4A All-State Team
2-Time Minneapolis Star-Tribune All-Metro Team
2014 St. Paul Pioneer Press Volleyball Player of the Year
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Monica Burich averaged 18.7 points and nine rebounds to lead Roseville High School to the Suburban East Conference title and a spot in the Class 4A Section 4 finals.
A Miss Minnesota Basketball finalist, Burch finished her career with 1,266 points, 830 rebounds, 342 assists and 302 steals.
"Skilled, Versatile, Winner are three words that accurately describe Monica," said CU coach Linda Lappe upon Burich signing last November. "She is a three sport athlete and has won at every level. ?She is the type of player that others gravitate to because of her positive nature and uplifting spirit. ?She has a very high basketball IQ?and has excelled at playing all five positions on the floor at the highest level."
She is a two-time Class 4A All-State selection by the Minnesota Girls Basketball Coaches Association and a three-time all-conference selection. Burich averaged 15.5 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks as a junior, helping Roseville to a 21-7 record.
Burich had an impressive athletic resume for the Raiders, exceling at basketball, volleyball and track and field. She was the 2014 St. Paul Pioneer Press?Volleyball Player of the Year, guiding the Raiders to a 26-6 record and fourth place finish at the Minnesota Class AAA State Tournament. She is also a two-time state meet qualifier in track & field.