Penn State basketball officially introduces two transfer guards
It’s official — Camren Wynter and Andrew Funk are Penn State Nittany Lions.
After announcing their verbal commitments within minutes of one another last week, Funk and Wynter were officially introduced on Tuesday afternoon.
Funk, out of Bucknell, is listed officially at 6-foot-5. He posted 17.6 points per game last season and shot 36.3 percent from three-point range.
“In college basketball there is no substitute for being able to make 3-point shots,” Penn State coach Micah Shrewsberry said in a prepared statement. “And Andrew Funk is someone who has proven more than capable of that during his decorated four-year career at Bucknell.
“While Andrew is well-known for his shooting, we noticed how good of a passer he is as well when we studied his film. His passing and ability to create for others is what separates him from most players and should allow him to be a tough matchup for other guards in our conference.”
Wynter, who played four seasons at Drexel, is listed at 6-foot-2. He scored 15.8 points per game last season, and averaged 5.1 assists per contest during his four seasons in the CAA.
“From the minute that Cam entered the transfer portal, we identified him as one of the premier players available and someone who could greatly help our team,” Shrewsberry said. “Cam is an excellent player who can play the point guard or shooting guard position, and provides not only scoring, but also good passing and an ability to rebound from the guard spot.
“While Cam’s numbers are impressive, what really stood out to us from the very beginning was both his high basketball IQ and his character. When evaluating transfers, it is very important to identify individuals who will fit in with your team both on and off the court, and there is no doubt Cam should take on a leadership role with next year’s team.”
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Wynter and Funk discuss why they committed to Penn State
Speaking with BWI last week, Wynter and Funk outlined why they chose to conclude their careers in Happy Valley.
Wynter: “I just felt it was a perfect fit for me in terms of what they needed for next season and my game and what I provide. I also really, really enjoyed the coaches. We have a real tight relationship, knowing [Coach Mike Farrelly] for a little while just helped me feel comfortable and familiar. I really like what they’re trying to do. Coach Shrews is building something and I wanna be part of it.”
Funk: “From the start, there’s that baseline criteria of how well you connect with the coaches, which I did immediately. Coach Mike Farrelly was my main recruiter and then I was in contact with Coach Shrewsberry a lot. I love what they were doing and the conversations we had and the vision they had for me.
“One of the big things for me is that I think coming out of Bucknell, a lot of people are just going to see me going to the Big Ten and they’re gonna think, OK, he’s probably just gonna go there and shoot threes. But, I think they saw me for my complete game and they want me to do a lot of other things, which I really appreciated.
“And then, I think there’s just something to be said for going to the premier state school in your home state. I’m only going up the road an hour from Bucknell my parents and my family can still come see me play. And, to compete in a conference like the Big Ten, I thought about things like that and I thought it was a no brainer, man. I was really pumped up about it.”
