2016-2017 PF - Derek Funderburk (Transfer to NC State)

Funderburk may join Potter
According to Prep Hoops Ohio and Land-Grant Holy Land's own Zach Fleer, '16 PF/C and Ohio State commit Derek Funderburk will be making a visit to Montverde Academy (FL) on Friday. On Tuesday, the 6'9, 210-pounder transferred from St. Edwards (OH) and announced on Twitter that he did not know exactly where he would be transferring to at the time.
If indeed the four-star prospect enjoys his visit to Montverde Academy, and he happens to transfer to the Eagles, he would be joining '16 PF/C Micah Potter, another Ohio State commit. D'Angelo Russell, now a Los Angeles Laker, also attended the program before committing and signing with the Buckeyes.

 

FUNDERBURK CHOOSING SCHOOL SOON?
Derek Funderburk is close to choosing his new school, according to the former Lakewood St. Edward star.
My choices are in the air but I will be announcing my school sometime tomorrow
— Derek Funderburk (@TooEvsy4) August 18, 2015
No choice has been made yet, but it should be coming soon. Last week, Funderburk announced he'd be transferring in the hopes of better preparing himself for college.

 

Ohio State commit Derek Funderburk will be playing at Hargrave Military Academy this season.

— Zach Fleer (@ZachFleer270) August 23, 2015

 

2016 F Derek Funderburk is showing why he is the highest ranked kid at this camp. Taking over and stays in kill mode.

— NextUpRecruits (@NextUpRecruits) October 3, 2015

 

Not my last but one of the dunks that capped it off pic.twitter.com/nv2kiiEOhh

— DJ (@TooEvsy4) October 10, 2015

 

Commit Already on the Hardwood

One future Buckeye big man impressed many in attendance for his debut.

In his first game with Hargrave Military Academy, Derek Funderburk finished with 16 points and 12 rebounds. Their season hasn't officially started yet – it was only an exhibition game against Oak Hill – but we now have an indication of how he'll fare against high-quality prep competition.

Funderburk might have matched up against five-star and top-ranked power forward Harry Giles if not for Giles' injured hand. Since it's Oak Hill, there's no shortage of talent ready to step in. The 2016 Buckeye commit battled four-star and Virginia Tech commit Khadim Sy down low instead.

"The lengthy power forward was active on both ends of the court and protected the rim extremely well. Funderburk plays with a high motor and had a knack for securing 50/50 balls," according to Phenom Hoop Report's Rick Lewis. "He was always around the ball. He has great anticipation and his full throttle approach to the game was impressive."

 

Derek Funderburk National Signing Day player profile: Ohio State basketball recruiting https://t.co/72NqkKexCM

— Bill Landis (@BillLandis25) November 11, 2015

 

Excited to officially welcome @BigJam_23 & @TooEvsy4 to the @OhioStateHoops Family! pic.twitter.com/ItRVLJA0Ga

— Greg Paulus (@Greg_Paulus) November 11, 2015

 

Ohio State basketball commit Derek Funderburk on watch list for Naismith Trophy https://t.co/xPL4rKiPfJ

— Bill Landis (@BillLandis25) November 20, 2015

 

Hargrave Military (VA) played Saint Ignatios Prep (SC) in KY&won 124-62.Future Buckeye Derek Funderburk (@TooEvsy4) led all scorers with 26.

— NextUpRecruits (@NextUpRecruits) January 21, 2016

 

Usually is on TV on CBS Sports Network https://t.co/JXzgV299EN

— OSU Bball Insider (@OSUBballInsider) March 24, 2016

 

Lil Warmup @3rdCoastHoops pic.twitter.com/4DfBTluekD

— DJ (@TooEvsy4) March 24, 2016

 

Tune in ‼️‼️ @ 3:30 PM on CBS Network April 3rd 😈🤘🏾💸 https://t.co/V26W2j3WHy

— DJ (@TooEvsy4) March 30, 2016

 

Reinforcements in '16 class. https://t.co/sA7tGh4Ac8

— Clay Hall (@claywsyx6) March 30, 2016

 

Oh great. pic.twitter.com/x4rGkUHDlE

— OSU Bball Insider (@OSUBballInsider) April 5, 2016

 

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Matta on Funderburk:

• Funderburk: "Derek has the ability, great body, very athletic, we've got to continue to hone in on his skills. He can slash, he can move and I think he can be a great defender."

 

One #Buckeyes signee makes the cut: Derek Funderburk, at No. 66. https://t.co/PrqHOhWTIv

— Adam Jardy (@AdamJardy) April 26, 2016

 

Men’s basketball | Ohio State freshman Derek Funderburk brimming with confidence https://t.co/V2QVjf8BeZ via @DispatchAlerts

— OSUBasketballJunkie (@ScarletBuckeye2) July 17, 2016