Kimeria Burks
Director of Basketball Operations
Coach Burks joins the staff in Jacksonville after an impressive collegiate career spanning North Carolina Central, Daytona State College, and Illinois-Chicago. At North Carolina Central, she earned All-MEAC honors in both the 2022–23 and 2023–24 seasons, averaging over 11 points per game across two years. She ranked among the conference leaders in three-pointers and scoring, highlighted by a career-high 34-point performance with 10 made threes—one of the best single-game marks in school history. Before NCCU, Burks starred at Daytona State College, where she earned First Team All-Central Conference honors, averaging 12.8 points per game. She began her career at Illinois-Chicago, appearing in 35 games and ranking among team leaders in scoring and rebounds. A native of Chicago, Burks was a standout at Harlan Career Academy, earning Illinois First Team All-State, All-City, and Red South All-Conference honors while leading her team to a historic state championship appearance.