Burckhard presents matchup problems all over the floor. The 6-foot-1 South Dakota State commit has the size and vertical explosiveness to dominate deep in the paint, but she’s far more versatile than a traditional post player. Burckhard runs the floor hard, moves intelligently without the ball and can score in transition, knock down threes or create with a pull-up jumper. She owns excellent touch for her size and possesses the basketball IQ to recognize and exploit favorable matchups. Defensively, Burckhard ‘s size, instincts and athleticism make her an impactful rebounder and rim protector. Add a relentless motor to that diverse collection of tools, and she projects as a highly versatile Division I frontcourt player

This next-level athlete is a special basketball talent. Burckhard is averaging 20.8 ppg at the moment. She puts up points in the paint, with transition buckets, draining 3-point shots, and off-the-dribble pull-up J’s. Basically, she can score from all over the court. Lauryn is super versatile, she can take what the defense gives her. It causes other teams to be stuck with a tough match-up because she can play both, like a guard and a post player. Burckhard runs the floor hard and can score in transition, she moves well without the ball and not only creates open shots for herself but also opens the floor for her teammates. It has been fun to watch her confidence grow as she has continued to find her strengths. 

Lauryn may have one of the highest ceilings in this class with a 6’1″ frame, a really high basketball IQ, and loads of basketball skill! On the offensive end she is a force in the paint. She has an elite ability to catch in the paint, elevate, and finish. Her vertical and height make her almost impossible to stop once she gets it deep in the paint. A true rim running post she can score in transition and it a very athletic post player. In the half court she operates well in the ball screen game as she can roll hard and finish or pop off the screen and knock down the three. On the defensive end this young lady is a game changer as well with excellent shot-blocking and rebounding instincts and a really high motor! All of this talent has her holding offers from South Dakota State University and the University of South Dakota already.