| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 22, 1958 Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Franklin Central (Indianapolis, Indiana) |
| College | Louisville (1977–1981) |
| NBA draft | 1981: 6th round, 130th overall pick |
| Selected by the Chicago Bulls | |
| Playing career | 1981–1982 |
| Position | Guard |
| Number | 34 |
| Career history | |
| 1981 | Chicago Bulls |
| 1981–1982 | Anchorage Northern Knights |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Roger Allen Burkman (born May 22, 1958) is a retired American basketball player and athletic director at Spalding University in Louisville, Kentucky.[1] Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, he played high school basketball at Franklin Central High School. He played collegiately for the University of Louisville, and was a member of the school's 1980 national championship team. Burkman was selected by the Chicago Bulls in the 6th round (130th pick overall) of the 1981 NBA draft. He played for the Bulls (1981–82) in the NBA for 6 games. Burkman played for the Anchorage Northern Knights of the Continental Basketball Association during the 1981–81 season.[2]
He was inducted in the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame.
He is married to Jefferson County Circuit Judge Judith McDonald-Burkman.