Northern State University Athletics

Kevin Burckhard, B.S. ‘95 in Management/Finance
Kevin Burckhard graduated with a degree in management and business finance in 1995. He was a member of the men’s basketball team from 1992-1994. Kevin was named to many individual honors including NSIC first team all-conference (1993 and 1994), all-region (1994), and first team all-American (1994). He still holds NSU’s single season rebound record. Kevin’s individual success also translated to team success as he helped lead the Wolves to an NSIC conference championship in 1993, region championships in 1993 and 1994, and NAIA national runner-ups in 1993 and 1994. The teams Kevin played on hold several NSU team records including overall record and most wins. After his playing career at NSU, Kevin went on to play semi-professional basketball in Brazil in 1994. Today he is located back in Aberdeen with his wife Chris (Swanhorst)and their three children. He works as a business banking sales manager for Dacotah Bank. He is active in the Aberdeen community serving on various boards.