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Thunder draft news: IUPUI guard Marcus Burk works out for OKC

The Thunder had a pre-draft workout with Marcus Burk, who averaged more than 21 points per game over two seasons with IUPUI.

IUPUI guard Marcus Burk, a 23-year-old who averaged more than 21 points per game over the last two seasons, worked out with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, according to a source who spoke to USA TODAY Sports Media Group on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly on the matter.

Burk played two seasons at Campbell before transferring to IUPUI. Over his redshirt junior and senior seasons with the Jaguars, the 6-foot-3 guard posted 21.4 points while shooting 44.9% from the field and 39.3% from 3. He averaged 3.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.4 steals per game.

Burk was a scorer for IUPUI, reaching 30 points seven times over 50 games for the Jaguars and scoring a career-best 39 in January 2020.

After breaking out in the Horizon League Conference, Burk hopes to find a landing spot in the league. He has a smooth 3-point shot, was able to create his own look and shoot off the dribble in the Horizon League. He also showed some solid moves closer to the post against defenders around his size.

The NBA is a different beast, though, and Burk works out with the intention of showing teams his skill can translate. If the Thunder have interest, expect them to view him as an option to sign as an undrafted free agent or sign to join the G League team.

Oklahoma City has picks No. 6, 16, 18, 34, 36 and 55 in the 2021 NBA draft.

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Marcus Burk: “First off, I would like …

Marcus Burk: “First off, I would like to thank the Lord for allowing me to play the game I love every single day and for the opportunities He has provided and continues to provide for me. Without Him this wouldn’t be possible. Since I was young, I’ve had a dream of playing professional basketball. After discussing with my parents and coaches, I have decided to declare for the 2020 NBA draft while maintaining my eligibility. I want to thank my teammates and coaches for pushing me to become better, not only on the court but as a person. I also want to thank IUPUl, the City of Indianapolis, and everyone who has supported me on my journey. Lastly, I want to thank my parents for their unwavering support and encouragement. Thank you for always believing in me, showing me how to be strong and confident in the face of adversity, and for teaching me that hard work always pays off. I am excited to continue on my journey and I can’t wait to see what God has in store for me.