NC State Suspends F D.J. Funderburk Indefinitely

NC State just shared in a release that the Men’s Basketball team has suspended Redshirt Junior Forward D.J. Funderburk indefinitely for a violation of team policy.

That’s the extent of the information in the official release.

Funderburk averaged 8.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game last season for the Wolfpack, ranking 2nd in the voting for ACC 6th Man of the Year (19.9 minutes per game). D.J. is a key piece of the Wolfpack’s front court. Without him, NC State’s front court is made up of 3 players that have never played a minute for the program before.

Redshirt Freshman Manny Bates (sat out last year due to injury)

Graduate Transfer Danny Dixon (UMKC)

Graduate Transfer Pat Andree (Lehigh)

In talking to a source, I believe that Head Coach Kevin Keatts is trying to send a message, and get Funderburk’s attention. My impression is that he might miss a few games, but I don’t think being kicked off the team is on the table.