Considered the 51st-best player in 2015, he was a four-star center from Georgia. A source tells me that newly released Ohio State point guard Braxton Beverly will be transferring to NC State. But it’s not the accolades he received as a basketball Buckeye or as an NBA player for the Sacramento Kings and the Chicago Bulls that … 1 player in Ohio's 2016 class, is the first pledge a … UNLV 77, Duke 79, Kentucky 103, Duke 104, UNC 54, Kansas 53, NC State 54, Houston 52 NCAA Tournament 1988 NCAA , 1976 NCAA , 1940 NCAA , 1950 NCAA , 1981 NCAA Earlier this month, Ohio State was on the other end of a similar situation involving recent signee Kyle Young. 48 player in his class on Rivals.com and chose the … Get access to smart, in-depth sports coverage about Derek Funderburk and the Wolfpack from an all-star team of writers. Four-star 2016 center Derek Funderburk verbally committed to Ohio State on Wednesday. Incoming freshman guard Braxton Beverly has been granted a release from the program and redshirt freshman forward Derek Funderburk has been dismissed from the program for "failure to meet team expectations," according to a press release sent by a team spokesman. Neither player ever played a game for the Buckeyes as Beverly was a member of the 2017 recruiting class and Funderburk, a member of the 2016 class, redshirted his freshman season at Ohio State. The Ohio State basketball team's already small roster just got even smaller. Men’s Basketball: Ohio State suspends Derek Funderburk for failure to meet team expectations. and Braxton," he said. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. He was previously committed to Miami (Ohio) before signing with Ohio State. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. He has some definite work to do. Funderburk, a … Ohio State Basketball Recruiting Notebook: Injuries Taking Their Toll on Tate, Funderburk, Bragg By Mike Young on February 13, 2014 at 4:15 pm @myoung11w971 OSU Basketball Recruiting Funderburk, a 6-foot-9 forward formerly of St. Edward and Hargrave Military Academy, redshirted at Ohio State last season as a true freshman under previous head coach Thad Matta. Now, the two will team up as member of the NC State basketball team. Funderburk joins NC State’s previously announced signings of four-star recruits Manny Bates, Saddiq Bey, Jericole Hellems and Ian Steere. The Ohio State roster for the 2017-18 season has taken two more hits. He was expected to play a big role this year for the Buckeyes but a series of events led to him being dismissed from Ohio State and at Northwest Florida State College. Home Forums > Buckeye Basketball & Sports > Basketball Talk > Player Profiles > Former Player Profiles > 2016-2017 PF - Derek Funderburk (Transfer to NC State) Discussion in 'Former Player Profiles' started by OSUBasketballJunkie, Jan 20, 2014. derek funderburk #77 ranked player in country (class of 2016) star ranking: 4 stars height: 6’9″ weight: 210 pounds age: 18 years old position: power forward/center high school: hargrave military academy in virginia chose ohio state over: indiana, iowa, penn state, xavier, among others player summary: ohio state head coach thad matta is one of the top minds in the business. Funderburk was suspended by new Holtmann earlier this month for the same reason. Derek Funderburk. An updated look at the Ohio State basketball scholarship situation. © 2021 Advance Local Media LLC. Though the team never specified the length of the suspension, they said it would be "determined internally.". "I really want him to be successful," Holtmann said last Friday. "He's talented, but he has some work to do in some areas outside of basketball. Facebook Share. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Updated Jan 11, 2019; Posted Jun 30, 2017 . All rights reserved (About Us). 66, Derek Funderburk is the only Ohio State freshman to break into ESPN's top 100 for the 2016 recruiting class. When we see progress in that area, and significant progress, then we'll reevaluate things. Chris Holtmann is already sending a message to his new Ohio State team.Less than one week after agreeing to replace Thad Matta as the men’s basketball … Welcome to The Athletic. Beverly's request for a release is not atypical after a coaching change. The school just reported Derek Funderburk (6’10”/225) has signed his letter of intent to run with the Wolfpack. Huge news just broke for NC State’s 2018 Men’s Basketball recruiting class! Beverly thanked Thad Matta, the man who recruited him to Ohio State, and Buckeye athletic director Gene Smith on Twitter: Zach Fleer of 270 Hoops reports that Beverly is heading to NC State. Beverly was a member of Ohio State's 2017 recruiting class, and had been with the team since May. Ohio State; Derek Funderburk dismissed from Ohio State basketball team, Braxton Beverly granted release. Funderburke was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, where he played high school basketball at Wehrle High School, leading them to a state championship in his junior season (1988). If supporting an indie site is your thing, please consider becoming a 12th Warrior, buying our merch, or contributing in other ways. Subscribe now for instant access. Redshirt freshman forward Derek Funderburk has been dismissed from the Ohio State basketball team while freshman guard Braxton Beverly asked … "I'm excited about the guys we have in that position after going through some workouts with C.J. Season School Class GP GS MIN FGM FGA FG% 3PM 3PA 3P% FTM FTA FT% OFF DEF TRB AST STL BLK PF TOV PTS; 2016-17: Ohio State: RS-Fr-----2017-18: Northwest Florida State College Holtmann shed some light on the decision a week later in a small group interview with reporters. At the time of suspension, sources close to Funderburk declined comment. So I've reopened my recruitment. Chargers Make Linsley Highest-Paid Center, Videos: Holtmann, Washington Talk Tourney, 20 Players To Know In Ohio State's Region, Three Key Guys: RB Targets in Similar Spot, Ohio State Safety Marcus Hooker Suspended from Football Team After Being Charged with OVI, Four-Star Ohio State Target Aamil Wagner Could Be on the Nicholas Petit-Frere Path Toward College Playing Time. Check his #BCSReport Player Card. Ohio State recruiting: Buckeyes played host to Derek Funderburk Jr 4-star 2016 PF Derek Funderburk Jr. took an unofficial visit to Ohio State this past weekend. Class of 2016 forward Derek Funderburk is headed to Ohio State. Apparently Holtmann didn't see that progress, and Funderburk is gone after a year-plus with the program in which he never played a game. Less than a week after Ohio State men’s basketball coach Chris Holtmann was hired, he suspended redshirt freshman forward Derek Funderburk for … Daniel Giddens. Funderburk is ranked as the No. Eleven Warriors is where Ohio State fans gather. Funderburk is a long and lanky post player with good natural strength in his lower body. The Buckeyes are now down to just nine players for the upcoming season, including former walk-on guard Joey Lane, who is now on scholarship. A Top 50 prospect out of high school, Derek Funderburk enrolled at Ohio State in 2016 but redshirted as a true freshman. COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State basketball, already light on bodies, is now down two more players for the 2017-18 season. Derek Funderburk is a 6-9, 210-pound Center (BK) from Lakewood, OH. RALEIGH, N.C. – NC State men’s basketball coach Kevin Keatts announced the signing of Derek Funderburk to a National Letter of Intent Tuesday. At No. Best of luck to Ohio State in the future.". That leaves new head coach Chris Holtmann with eight scholarship players for next season. "I would like to say thank you to Coach Matta and his staff for recruiting me, and also thanks to Gene Smith and the rest of the Ohio State staff for allowing me the opportunity to be a part of their school/program," he wrote on Twitter. The timing of his release is a bit peculiar given the Buckeyes had him and junior C.J. Latest on NC State Wolfpack forward DJ Funderburk including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (each updated 1/1/21). He also, like many others, already has college basketball experience. A Butler signee, Young was granted a release and signed with the Buckeyes, following head coach Chris Holtmann from Butler to Ohio State. Big Ten Basketball Recruiting Updates. Derek ‘DJ’ Funderburk, like many other players on this year’s NC State roster, will be suiting up in the red and white for the first time. Jackson as the only point guards on the roster and seemed unlikely to add another before the season. Adam Jardy ... Matta said after the 72-67 victory that the Buckeyes are planning to redshirt freshman Derek Funderburk … The program announced on Friday night that true freshman point guard Braxton Beverly has asked for and been granted his release, and that redshirt freshman forward Derek Funderburk has been dismissed from the team for "failure to meet team expectations.". ScarletBuckeye.com - Ohio State Forums. Funderburk joins NC State’s previously announced signings of four-star recruits Manny Bates, Saddiq Bey, Jericole Hellems and Ian Steere.. The Ohio State Buckeyes will lose one of their better recruits from the Class of 2016, as Derek Funderburk will transfer to Northwest Florida State. Longtime followers of Ohio State men’s basketball will no doubt recognize the name Lawrence Funderburke, who played on the team from 1991 to 1994, and helped lead the Buckeyes to the 1992 Big Ten Championship and an Elite 8 NCAA tournament run. As an independent site, we're committed to delivering Buckeye fans the news and analysis they deserve, all while remaining free. Funderburk had been serving an indefinite suspension for the same reasons for two weeks before Friday's announcement that he would no longer be with the team. For what it's worth, a week ago Holtmann said he liked what he had seen out of Beverly in workouts. Now going by DJ Funderburk, he has put up 9.2 points and 4.5 rebounds per game for the Wolfpack this season. NC State men’s basketball coach Kevin Keatts announced the signing of Derek Funderburk to a National Letter of Intent Tuesday. 2020 Four-Star Shooting Guard Anthony Leal Commits To The Indiana Hoosiers; Braxton Beverly Granted Release From Ohio State, Derek Funderburk … Position Power Forward; Status Signed Ohio State 04/01/2015 Scout Grade. Beverly took to Twitter shortly after the news of his release was announced to confirm the move. Ohio State men's basketball | Derek Funderburk to redshirt this season . Surprising everyone on Wednesday morning with a commitment to Ohio State, Derek Funderburk, the No. Out of high school, Funderburk committed to Ohio State University but was released after his redshirt season for “failing […] Funderburk spent one season at Northwest Florida State College, a JUCO school, and then transferred to North Carolina State. Fresh cotton and other wares at Eleven Warriors Dry Goods. 6-9, 210 | Class of 2016. Fact-forward journalism on demand. Photo cred – Jon Lopez/NIKE With over 20,000 collective followers on our team’s social media outlets, we’re in a unique position to assist with both creating awareness of a prospect’s skill set and recent on-floor performance. Derek Funderburk (shown dribbling) was a redshirt at Ohio State last season before being dismissed from the team in June (OhioStateBuckeyes.com photo) Braxton Beverly and Derek Funderburk were teammates at Hargrave Military Academy and for a few weeks this summer, at Ohio State. Forward Derek Funderburk Dismissed From Ohio State Basketball Team, Guard Braxton Beverly Granted Release By Kevin Harrish on June 30, 2017 at 7:32 pm @kevinish OSU Basketball Beverly, a native of Kentucky, was a three-star prospect in the 2017 class out of Hargrave Military Academy in Virginia. I'll let you guys kind of figure that out, but one of them is in the classroom. He has a very high ceiling due to his body type, skill, and athleticism. "After much thinking with my family, I've decided that taking another college route is best for me and my future. He redshirted last season under previous head coach Thad Matta. Holtmann, addressing the shortage of point guards already before Beverly's departure, said he was considering giving senior forward Jae'Sean Tate a try at the point. See … But we need to see definite progress.". N.C. State’s basketball program added junior college transfer Derek Funderburk to its 2018 signing class, coach Kevin Keatts announced Tuesday. Twitter Share.