D. J. Funderburk

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
D. J. Funderburk
D.J. Funderbunk.jpg
No. 0 – Avtodor Saratov
PositionPower forward
LeagueVTB United League
Personal information
Born (1997-04-12) April 12, 1997 (age 24)
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school
College
NBA draft2021 / Undrafted
Playing career2021–present
Career history
2021–presentAvtodor

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[]

Legend
  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
2016–17 Ohio State
Redshirt Redshirt
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
2017–18 Northwest Florida State 34 33 27.5 .511 .279 .743 5.0 1.7 1.2 .5 11.5

References[]

  1. ^ a b "NC State basketball signs junior college post Derek Funderburk". Rivals.com. November 14, 2017. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Zembal, Jacey (October 19, 2018). "DJ Funderburk's journey leads him to NC State". Rivals.com. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
  3. ^ "DJ Funderburk suspended for breaking NC State Wolfpack policy". ESPN. Associated Press. September 30, 2019. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
  4. ^ Giglio, Joe (October 10, 2019). "N.C. State's Funderburk involved in parking incident before his suspension". The News & Observer. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
  5. ^ "Funderburk, Daniels spark Wolfpack win in Bryce's absence". ESPN. Associated Press. December 29, 2019. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
  6. ^ Williams, Justin (July 31, 2020). "DJ Funderburk officially returns to NC State". Rivals.com. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
  7. ^ Carter, Matt (February 1, 2021). "What they're saying about NC State basketball's loss at Syracuse". Rivals.com. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
  8. ^ Alexander, Jonathan (July 7, 2021). "Hornets invite NC State's Funderburk for pre-draft workout". Charlotte Observer. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
  9. ^ Williams, Justin (April 27, 2021). "DJ Funderburk signs with Athletes Sports Management, ending NC State career". Rivals.com. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
  10. ^ Smith, R. Cory (July 31, 2021). "DJ Funderburk set to join Utah Jazz in NBA Summer League". 247 Sports. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
  11. ^ Yahyabeyoglu, Fersu (August 27, 2021). "DJ Funderburk joins Avtodor". Eurobasket. Retrieved August 28, 2021.

External links[]

Retrieved from ""