Veronica Burton has quickly established herself as a premier defensive guard in the WNBA, currently patrolling the backcourt for the Golden State Valkyries. Her career began at Northwestern University, where she was a two-time Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, showcasing the tenacious on-ball pressure that would become her trademark. Selected 7th overall by the Dallas Wings in the 2022 WNBA Draft, she made an immediate impact with her steals and playmaking before joining the Valkyries. Her main honors include being named to the WNBA All-Rookie Team in 2022. Known for her high basketball IQ and relentless energy, Burton is the type of player who changes games with her defensive intensity, often drawing the assignment of guarding the opponent's best perimeter player. She is a foundational piece for a Valkyries team looking to build a defensive identity.