D. J. Funderburk
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Position | Power forward |
League | VTB United League |
Personal information | |
Born | April 12, 1997 |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | |
College |
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NBA draft | 2021 / Undrafted |
Playing career | 2021–present |
Career history | |
2021–present | Avtodor |
Derek Funderburk Jr. (born April 12, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for Avtodor of the VTB United League. He played college basketball for the Northwest Florida State Raiders and the NC State Wolfpack.
High school career[]
Funderburk attended St. Edward High School. As a junior, he averaged 14.2 points and 6.7 rebounds per game to help lead St. Edwards to the 2015 Division I State Final Four.[1] He transferred to Hargrave Military Academy for his senior season, playing under coach A. W. Hamilton and alongside future NC State teammate Braxton Beverly.[2] Funderburk averaged 18 points, nine rebounds and three assists per game and helped the Tigers to a Prep School National Championship and a 47–1 record.[1] Funderburk was ranked the No. 77 overall recruit in the class of 2016. He committed to Ohio State.[2]
College career[]
Funderburk redshirted his freshman season at Ohio State. He transferred to Northwest Florida State College and averaged 11.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game as a redshirt freshman, shooting 51.1 percent from the field. Funderburk transferred to NC State.[2] Funderburk averaged 8.8 points and 4.2 rebounds per game as a redshirt sophomore. He was suspended for violating team policy in September 2019.[3] Funderburk was charged with larceny property damage by university police after driving off with two car boots, damaging the boots and the concrete surface in the parking lot.[4] On December 29, 2019, he scored a career-high 22 points in a 72–60 win against Appalachian State.[5] As a redshirt junior, Funderburk averaged 12.8 points and 6.1 rebounds per game. Following the season, he declared for the 2020 NBA draft, but ultimately opted to return to NC State.[6] Funderburk missed a game against Syracuse on January 31, 2021, due to a violation of university policy.[7] As a senior, he averaged 12.6 points and 5.6 rebounds per game.[8] Following the season, Funderburk declared for the 2021 NBA draft and signed with an agent, forgoing the additional season of eligibility the NCAA granted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[9]
Professional career[]
After going undrafted in the 2021 NBA draft, Funderburk signed with the Utah Jazz for Summer League play.[10] On August 27, 2021, he signed his first professional contract with Avtodor of the VTB United League.[11]
Career statistics[]
GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
College[]
NCAA Division I[]
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2016–17 | Ohio State | ![]() | ||||||||||
2018–19 | NC State | 36 | 1 | 19.9 | .552 | .269 | .785 | 4.2 | .4 | .5 | 1.1 | 8.8 |
2019–20 | NC State | 30 | 15 | 26.0 | .609 | .222 | .760 | 6.1 | .3 | .9 | .8 | 12.8 |
2020–21 | NC State | 21 | 13 | 26.2 | .562 | .200 | .792 | 5.6 | .3 | .7 | .5 | 12.6 |
Career | 87 | 29 | 23.5 | .577 | .237 | .778 | 5.2 | .4 | .7 | .8 | 11.1 |
JUCO[]
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2017–18 | Northwest Florida State | 34 | 33 | 27.5 | .511 | .279 | .743 | 5.0 | 1.7 | 1.2 | .5 | 11.5 |
References[]
- ^ a b "NC State basketball signs junior college post Derek Funderburk". Rivals.com. November 14, 2017. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
- ^ a b c Zembal, Jacey (October 19, 2018). "DJ Funderburk's journey leads him to NC State". Rivals.com. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
- ^ "DJ Funderburk suspended for breaking NC State Wolfpack policy". ESPN. Associated Press. September 30, 2019. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
- ^ Giglio, Joe (October 10, 2019). "N.C. State's Funderburk involved in parking incident before his suspension". The News & Observer. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
- ^ "Funderburk, Daniels spark Wolfpack win in Bryce's absence". ESPN. Associated Press. December 29, 2019. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
- ^ Williams, Justin (July 31, 2020). "DJ Funderburk officially returns to NC State". Rivals.com. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
- ^ Carter, Matt (February 1, 2021). "What they're saying about NC State basketball's loss at Syracuse". Rivals.com. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
- ^ Alexander, Jonathan (July 7, 2021). "Hornets invite NC State's Funderburk for pre-draft workout". Charlotte Observer. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
- ^ Williams, Justin (April 27, 2021). "DJ Funderburk signs with Athletes Sports Management, ending NC State career". Rivals.com. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
- ^ Smith, R. Cory (July 31, 2021). "DJ Funderburk set to join Utah Jazz in NBA Summer League". 247 Sports. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
- ^ Yahyabeyoglu, Fersu (August 27, 2021). "DJ Funderburk joins Avtodor". Eurobasket. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
External links[]
- 1997 births
- Living people
- American men's basketball players
- Basketball players from Ohio
- NC State Wolfpack men's basketball players
- Northwest Florida State Raiders men's basketball players
- Power forwards (basketball)
- Sportspeople from Lakewood, Ohio