D.J. FUNDERBURK NEWS

Funderburk, Bates spark N.C. State in NIT opener DENTON, Texas (AP) — DJ Funderburk and Manny Bates combined for 35 points on 15-of-17...

MARCH 19, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

N.C. State holds off Pitt’s 2nd-half rally, 65-62 RALEIGH, N.C. - DJ Funderburk dunked after a Cam Hayes steal to slow down a Pitt rally and swing some late momentum back to N.C. State on Su...

MARCH 1, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Scores 14 points Wednesday Funderburk registered 14 points (5-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block across Wednesday's win over Virginia.

Impact Funderburk has scored in double digits in six straight contests, and he has scored at least 14 points in four of those outings. He has been scoring at a strong rate while doing it at an accurate clip since he's made 52.7 percent from the field in that span.

FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Two boards shy of double-double Funderburk registered 16 points (6-9 FG, 4-9 FT), eight rebounds, an assist and a steal across 35 minutes in Wednesday's win over Pittsburgh.

Impact Funderburk was just two rebounds away from putting up his first double-double of the season, and he scored in double digits for the fourth time in a row -- that's his longest streak of the season. He is averaging 12.8 points per game in five February games.

FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 11 points as starter Funderburk had 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and a steal across 35 minutes in Saturday's loss against Duke.

Impact Funderburk returned to the starting lineup for the first time since Jan. 23, and he delivered a decent performance in a game where the Wolfpack struggled on both ends of the court. Funderburk has started just five games this season and is averaging 10.6 points in that stretch, though he might head back to the bench soon -- in eight bench appearances, he's scoring 12.8 points per contest.

FEBRUARY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Entering starting five Funderbunk is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Duke.

Impact Funderbunk is back in the starting lineup following back-to-back impressive performances in which he averaged 14 points and 6.5 rebounds in 22 minutes per game. He'll enter the starting group in place of Cam Hayes as head coach Kevin Keatts has opted to go with a taller lineup against the Blue Devils.

FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting for Bates Funderburk is in the starting lineup Wednesday against Florida State, 247 Sports reports.

Impact With Manny Bates out with an ankle injury, a spot in the starting five has opened back up for Funderburk, a senior already averaging 13.0 points and 5.5 rebounds in six games (two starts).

JANUARY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

First double-double of season Funderburk registered 12 points (4-7 FG, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds, two blocks and a steal across 29 minutes off the bench in Saturday's loss against Miami.

Impact Funderburk posted his first double-double of the season and continues to make an impact off the bench, as he has scored in double digits in each of his first three games as a substitute since returning from a three-game absence last month. He is averaging 13.0 points per game this season.

JANUARY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Impresses off bench in loss Funderburk recorded 20 points (5-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 9-9 FT), seven rebounds and a steal across 27 minutes off the bench in Tuesday's 74-70 overtime loss at Clemson.

Impact Funderburk was active on both ends of the court and paced the Wolfpack in points during this OT loss despite playing the joint-fifth fewest minutes. The big man, who missed three straight games between Dec. 17 and Dec. 22 with an undisclosed injury, has scored 20 or more points in back-to-back games since his return to the court. He is averaging 13.2 points per game in five appearances this season.

JANUARY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 21 points in return Funderburk logged 30 minutes off the bench and scored 21 points (8-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT)) in Wednesday's win over Boston College. He also added five rebounds and two steals.

Impact Funderburk came off the bench but paced the Wolfpack in points while logging the third-most minutes. That should be a good sign for him moving forward, and he might move back to the starting lineup for the team's Jan. 5 matchup at Clemson.

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Wednesday Funderburk (undisclosed) is warming up prior to Wednesday's contest against Boston College, The Wolfpacker reports.

Impact Funderburk has missed the past three games with an undisclosed injury, but it appears that the center may return to the floor for the Wolfpack's' matchup against Boston College. The senior is currently averaging 8.3 points and 3.3 rebounds in three games this year.

DECEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Tuesday Funderburk (undisclosed) will not play in Tuesday's game against North Carolina.

Impact Funderburk was a game-time decision, but it appears like he just wasn't ready to go yet. This will be his third straight game missed due to an undisclosed issue. Manny Bates should continue to play the majority of minutes at center in his absence.

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call vs. UNC Funderburk (undisclosed) is considered a game-time decision for Tuesday's matchup with North Carolina, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Cam Hayes (undisclosed) is also a game-time call after both he and Funderburk missed the Wolfpack's past two contests. North Carolina State will presumably re-evaluate Funderburk at shootaround or during pregame warmups before making a decision on his status shortly before the 9 p.m. ET tipoff. If Funderburk remains out, Manny Bates would likely serve as the Wolfpack's starting center.

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Saturday Funderburk (undisclosed) won't play Saturday against Campbell, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Funderburk will miss a second straight game for an undisclosed reason, as he's one of several players who won't be able to suit up for NC State on Saturday. His next chance to play will be Tuesday against North Carolina.

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday Funderburk is not available for Thursday's game against St. Louis due to undisclosed reasons, Stu Durando of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Funderburk will be joined by Cam Hayes in being unavailable for the tilt against the Billikens. It's unclear when the center could return to the court, but the Wolfpack's next scheduled game is Saturday against Campbell.

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Wednesday's game postponed Funderbunk and the Wolfpack won't play their scheduled game against Louisville on Wednesday after the game was postponed due to ongoing COVID-19 problems within the Cardinals progr...

Impact The wolfpack also paused all basketball-related activities due to positive COVID tests in the program but the report specifically stated that this game was moved because of the positive tests revolving through the Cardinal team. After two straight missed games, the Wolfpack are set to play next against Campbell on Dec. 19.

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Saturday's game cancelled Saturday's game between FAU and N.C. State will not be played as scheduled due to COVID-19 concerns, Jonas Pope IV of The News & Observer reports.

Impact N.C. State has paused all basketball related activities due to COVID-19 positive tests in the program. Their next scheduled game is Dec. 16 against Louisville.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Thursday Funderburk isn't in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against UMass-Lowell.

Impact Funderburk started the first two games of the season for the Wolfpack, but he'll play a bench role for Thursday's contest after averaging 10.5 points and 3.0 rebounds over 20.0 minutes per game through the first two matchups. Manny Bates will serve as the starting center in his place.

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

DJ Funderburk opts to return to NC State for final season

North Carolina State’s DJ Funderburk plans to return to the Wolfpack for his senior season after considering whether to leave school for a professional career

JULY 31, 2020 • Associated Press