He played college basketball for the Marquette Golden Eagles and the Iowa State Cyclones.

[2] After being recruited by Memphis, Rutgers, and others, Burton ultimately accepted a scholarship from Marquette to again stay close to home.

[8] At the conclusion of the season Burton entered the NBA draft for evaluation but ultimately withdrew his name.

[14] Burton went undrafted in the 2017 NBA draft, but signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves for Summer League.

[15] He later signed with the Wonju DB Promy in South Korea's Korean Basketball League.

[26] On April 26, 2024, Burton signed with the Mets de Guaynabo of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional.

[27] On August 21, 2024, Burton signed with the Busan KCC Egis of the Korean Basketball League (KBL).

[28] On January 10, 2025 , Burton was traded to the Anyang Jung Kwan Jang Red Boosters in exchange for Cady Lalanne.