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"His situation is totally different. It's not about recruiting him, it's about supporting him in whatever is best for him and his family," Boyle said recently. "This is a life decision for him. He's worked awfully hard to get where's he's at. "I need to make sure I have Alec's best interests at heart. That's basically what I told him and his mom last spring when I got the job. I said, 'Give me a chance, I want to prove myself.' If I don't have my best players' interests at heart, you're not long for this business." Denver Post

Draft, Alec Burks 

Following Colorado’s 77-75 victory Wednesday over Iowa State at the Big 12 Tournament, Cyclones coach Fred Hoiberg was asked about CU sophomore guard Alec Burks, who had just scored 29 points and grabbed 15 rebounds. “I thought Alec Burks was a (NBA) lottery pick before today,” Hoiberg said. Denver Post

Draft, Alec Burks 

Hoiberg’s assessment of a player’s pro potential carries some weight. After starring for ISU, Hoiberg played in the NBA and then was a longtime executive in the league. (Burks is) a big-time player,” Hoiberg said, “a prototypical wing inthe NBA, just the way he plays. (He) does such a good job of drawing fouls and drawing contact. He handles the ball extremely well, and he’s great in transition. And he shoots the ball.” Denver Post

Draft, Alec Burks 

Colorado is heading west to the Pacific-10 next season, but Burks — a first-team All-Big 12 selection — will soon have his own relocation decision to consider. As a projected first-round pick in this year’s NBA draft, Burks could be playing his final games for Colorado, too. “I hear it everywhere I go,” Burks said of his looming decision. “I can’t go a day without hearing what I’m gonna do; so it’s everyday talk. But I just gotta put it away and play hard for my teammates.” Kansas City Star

Draft, Alec Burks 

Six NBA scouts and former Golden State Warriors general manager Chris Mullin were on hand to watch Colorado sophomore guard Alec Burks last Saturday night against San Francisco. The 2010 Big 12 Freshman of the Year didn’t disappoint with 29 points, five rebounds and two steals. He averaged 23 points on nearly 50 percent shooting through four games. While scouts want to see him play with more intensity and think his 3-point shooting needs improvement, they also have been impressed by his overall scoring ability. Burks said he won’t enter the 2011 draft if a lockout is expected. “I like Colorado,” Burks said. “There is no reason for me to not stay another year. “I’m in no rush. The only rush I will be in is to help my mom out. If it not’s there, it’s not there. I will go back to school and get my education.” Yahoo! Sports

Draft, Chris Mullin, Alec Burks 

Alec Burks is in no hurry to leave Colorado. After the Buffs` painful 83-81 overtime loss to San Francisco on Saturday night, the super sophomore said he is content to continue his college basketball career in Boulder if there is a lockout looming in the NBA. But just in case they are hiring, Burks put on an offensive show at War Memorial Gym with a career-high 29 points as six NBA scouts and a national NBA writer looked on. Cory Higgins had a nice audition as well with 28 points and some clutch plays in crunch time. "I`m getting used to it more," Burks said of Tad Boyle`s system. "We all are. It`s a learning process and we`re getting there." Brush News-Tribune

Draft, Alec Burks