Nita Burke

Nita Margaret Burke (née French - born 27 April 1937) is a retired Australian women's basketball player.

[2] Burke was selected for the Australia women's national basketball team, representing her country six times in international competition.

[3] She was captain of the national team during their 1963 Asian tour, when they won 14 of the 15 games played.

[2] At official FIBA events, Burke played at the 1957 World Championships in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

[4] Burke moved to coaching and administration after retiring as a player in 1966.