History of Nimari Burnett in Timeline

Nimari Keith Burnett is an American college basketball player currently playing for the Michigan Wolverines. Prior to joining Michigan, he played for both the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Alabama Crimson Tide. He competes in the Big Ten Conference.

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December 20, 2001: Birth of Nimari Keith Burnett

On December 20, 2001, Nimari Keith Burnett was born. He is an American college basketball player.

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March 7, 2015: Aubrey Dawkins tallied at least seven three point shots

On March 7, 2015, Aubrey Dawkins tallied at least seven three point shots at Crisler Center.

April 14, 2019: Won gold medal at USA 3x3 Under-18 Championship

On April 14, 2019, Nimari Burnett, along with teammates Devin Askew, Dawson Garcia, and Ethan Morton, won a gold medal at the USA 3x3 Under-18 Championship playing for Attack.

November 12, 2019: Committed to Texas Tech

On November 12, 2019, Nimari Burnett committed to play college basketball for Texas Tech, choosing them over offers from Alabama, Oregon, Michigan, and others. He was ranked as the number 19 recruit by ESPN, making him the highest-ranked recruit in the program's history.

2019: Won gold medal at FIBA 3x3 U18 World Cup

In 2019, Nimari Burnett represented the United States national 3x3 team and won the national team’s first gold medal at the FIBA 3x3 U18 World Cup in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. He scored 40 points in the tournament, the fifth-most overall. He also won a silver medal in the dunk contest.

2020: Enrolled at Texas Tech University

In 2020, Nimari Burnett enrolled at Texas Tech University. During his freshman season he recorded a season-high 12 points against Grambling State.

January 7, 2021: Left Texas Tech for personal reasons

On January 7, 2021, Nimari Burnett left Texas Tech for personal reasons. As a freshman, he averaged 5.3 points and 1.8 rebounds in 12 games.

April 8, 2021: Transferred to University of Alabama

On April 8, 2021, Nimari Burnett transferred to the University of Alabama to continue his college basketball career.

March 30, 2023: Transferred to University of Michigan

On March 30, 2023, Nimari Burnett transferred to the University of Michigan.

April 30, 2024: Announced return for fifth collegiate season

On April 30, 2024, Nimari Burnett announced that he would be staying in Ann Arbor for his fifth collegiate season under new head coach Dusty May.

January 19, 2025: Vlad Goldin reached 30 points

On January 19, 2025, Vlad Goldin (Nimari Burnett's former roommate at Texas Tech) reached a 30 point milestone.

February 27, 2025: Scored season-high and hit game-winning shot against Rutgers

On February 27, 2025, Nimari Burnett scored a season-high 20 points against Rutgers and hit a deep three-point shot as time expired to win the game for the Wolverines.

April 21, 2025: Announced return for final season

On April 21, 2025, Nimari Burnett announced that he would return for his final season after being granted a sixth year of eligibility.

February 5, 2026: Posted Career-High 31 Points Against Penn State

On February 5, 2026, Nimari Burnett posted a career-high 31 points, including a career-high 7 three-point shots, in a 110–69 victory against Penn State. This helped Michigan to a school record 21st win before a second loss.