Penn State's Seth Lundy to the NBA, 2 Lions to the Portal
In other Penn State basketball news...
Seth Lundy, an honorable mention All-Big Ten selection, announced Wednesday that he will forgo his final season of eligibility and enter the NBA Draft.
"My time at Penn State has been nothing short of a blessing. I've cherished every moment and will always call this place home," he said in a Twitter post.
Lundy played an enormous role in Penn State's success this season as its top defender, second-leading scorer and 3-point shooter. Lundy finished second in the Big Ten (behind teammate Andrew Funk) in 3-point percentage (40.2 percent) and third in 3-pointers per game (2.57). He averaged 14.2 points and 6.3 rebounds per game and produced three double-double games.
"We are so proud of Seth and stand behind him every step of the way as he pursues his dream of becoming a professional basketball player," head coach Micah Shrewsberry said in a statement. "Seth has the talent, work ethic and determination to succeed at the next level. He’ll always have a support system in myself and his Penn State family."
Lundy entered the NCAA Transfer Portal in 2021 but remained after Penn State hired Shrewsberry, which the coach acknowledged at the NCAA Tournament.
"I told those guys, you know, like Seth and Myles [Dread], they didn't have to stay," Shrewsberry said. "... They chose the hard route, right? There was two routes to take. There was the easy route and there was the hard route. They chose the hard route."
RELATED: The latest on Micah Shrewsberry, Penn State and Notre Dame
Two Lions Enters the Transfer Portal
Dallion Johnson and Caleb Dorsey entered the NCAA Transfer Portal on Wednesday, according to the website Verbal Commits.
Johnson, a 6-3 junior guard, in 23 games for the Lions, averaging 2.6 points and 10.7 minutes per game. He had not played more than 10 minutes since the Canisius game on Dec. 18.
Dorsey, a 6-7 junior forward, started the first five games for the Lions before moving to a reserve role. Dorsey started three Big Ten games but had not played since starting against Nebraska on Feb. 5.
Dorsey averaged 1.6 points and 8.2 minutes per game. He played in 16 games, starting nine.
Andrew Funk to Compete in 3-Point Contest at the Final Four
Former Penn State guard Andrew Funk, who led the Big Ten in 3-point shooting this season, is headed to the Final Four to participate in the State Farm College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships. Funk is among the shooters scheduled to compete in the 3-point contest March 30 in Houston.
ESPN2 will televise the event, which begins at 7:30 p.m. EST.
Funk became a Penn State folk hero in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, when he scored 27 points on 8-for-10 from 3-point range to propel the Lions over Texas A&M. Funk set Penn State records for scoring and 3-pointers in the NCAA Tournament.
Funk led the Big Ten in 3-point success rate (41.2 percent) and 3-pointers per game (3.03) this season. His 112 3-pointers for the season ranks second in Penn State history.
Read More
Penn State Basketball on SI.com
The latest in Micah Shrewsberry, Penn State and Notre Dame
Penn State clinches 11th team title at the NCAA Wrestling Championships
Lions crown two three-time champs at NCAA Wrestling
Penn State's Carter Starocci talks Olympics, MMA after winning third NCAA wrestling title
Penn State embraced basketball in March. Will it continue?
Penn State matches team record with eight wrestling All-Americans
Penn State delivers high drama in NCAA Wrestling quarterfinals
Penn State routs Texas A&M for first NCAA Tournament win since 2001
Twitter falls in love with Penn State during the NCAA Tournament
Penn State takes Day 1 lead at the NCAA Wrestling Championships
Micah Shrewsberry addresses future at Penn State before NCAA Tournament
Time for Penn State to make basketball a priority
Penn State basketball's secret weapon: 'Booty Ball'?
Jalen Pickett is Penn State's first All-American since 1955
James Franklin delivers an invitation, and a call to action, to Penn State's Board of Trustees
How Jalen Pickett became Penn State's Batman
Penn State plans 'major renovation' of Beaver Stadium
AllPennState is the place for Penn State news, opinion and perspective on the SI.com network. Publisher Mark Wogenrich has covered Penn State for more than 20 years, tracking three coaching staffs, three Big Ten titles and a catalog of great stories. Follow him on Twitter @MarkWogenrich. And consider subscribing (button's on the home page) for more great content across the SI.com network.
