Highlights of Brayden Burries’ record-setting 44 points in California state championship

Only one person has ever scored more points in a CIF State final in California’s history, but Burries has the most points in an Open final — ever.

Brayden Burries of Roosevelt soars in for a dunk during the California (CIF) State Open Division title game at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. / Photo by Brian Kimoto

SACRAMENTO — Roosevelt senior Brayden Burries put on a show Saturday night at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.

The 5-star shooting guard and 2025 McDonald’s All-American poured in 44 points on 15 of 22 shooting from the field, including 4 of 6 from the 3-point line and 10 of 12 from the free throw line. He also nabbed a team-high 12 rebounds.

The historic performance led Roosevelt to its first-ever CIF State Open Division title with an 80-60 win over Archbishop Riordan, completing the California treble — winning the Open Division section, regional and state crowns.

Burries’ 44 points is the Open Division final single-game scoring record. He also broke the record for field goals made in the Open final (10). The mark sits at second all-time — along with Alijah Arenas — for points in a CIF State final regardless of division.

Only one player has ever scored more. Tracy Murray poured in 64 points in the CIF State Division II final in 1989.

Video credit: Brian Kimoto

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