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KenZ 
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09-04-17 01:56 PM - Post#232612    

commits to our Bison

 
Bison7882 
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Re: Andrew Funk
09-04-17 02:02 PM - Post#232614    
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Great, great news! Adam Finkelstein likes this commitment but refers to Andrew as a PG.

 
Bison137 
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Andrew Funk
09-04-17 02:29 PM - Post#232615    
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Great news. Beating out Penn surprises me. Despite what Finelstein may say, I think he is very much a SG - and a good one.

To refresh some memories, he had offers from Penn, Delaware, Drexel, Yale, UMBC, Q'pac, Rider, Boston U, Brown, Loyola, Army, Navy, Colgate, and Lafayette.




 
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Andrew Funk
09-04-17 02:45 PM - Post#232616    
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Funk junior year highlights:


http://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/andrew-funk/R P2MRH...


Funk's Archbishop Wood team went 29-3 last year and was one of the top few teams in PA, winning the 5A state title. . They play some tough competition.




 
HuskyColonial 
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Re: Andrew Funk
09-04-17 04:29 PM - Post#232619    
    In response to Bison137

I liked the way he attacks the basket with both hands.

 
nitlion 
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Re: Andrew Funk
09-04-17 05:49 PM - Post#232620    
    In response to HuskyColonial

Andrew Funk will really deepen our Guard play next season, and we haven't played a game this year. MacKenzie and O'Reilly will be Seniors, Toomer a Jr, Sotos and Sechan, Sophs, Jones a Sr. and Robertson a Jr. both listed as Guards, I consider both small forwards/guards. Now we have to get another Center or really high level power forward, or one of each. I love it when the Bison just keep reloading.

 
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09-04-17 06:02 PM - Post#232621    
    In response to HuskyColonial

Andrew, WELCOME!

Looks like a very good shooter from 3 point land. That is the great equalizer in NCAA hoops.

According to City of Basketball Love:
"The younger brother of Army point guard Tommy Funk, Andrew is a rather different player, though they share some characteristics. A long, athletic combo guard, Funk is knockdown outside shooter off the catch, with the ability to hit from all around the perimeter as well as consistent hit the one-dribble pull-up; he's also good at using the side-step to avoid defenders and still hit from 3. Becoming more vocal on the floor, though he's still never had to be the guy on the point, playing behind his brother as a sophomore and alongside Collin Gillespie as a junior; should get more experience running Wood's offense as a senior. A strong academic prospect, Funk will get a lot of looks from Ivy/Patriot schools this summer and could also see looks from the MAAC, CAA and other such mid-major leagues."

http://www.cityofbasketballlove.com/andrew-funk
New season, new team, new dream . . .


 
KenZ 
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09-05-17 08:51 AM - Post#232626    
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a bit more on his decision

https://mobile.twitter.com/ClevisMurray/status/9 04...

 
KenZ 
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09-05-17 11:14 AM - Post#232630    
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a very nice, longer, article from Josh Verlin (CoBL)

http://www.cityofbasketballlove.com/news_article/s...

 
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09-05-17 12:38 PM - Post#232633    
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Recruiting analysts on Twitter:

Adam Finkelstein
"Love this pick-up for Bucknell. In a limited 2018 PG market, Funk was someone I thought could get higher level interest."

Norm Eavenson
"Versatile,no nonsense guard with court savvy. Always engaged and plays to win.A solid shot maker. Glue guy"

Chick Gillespie
"nice pick up for Bison can help at both G positions"


 
Paulie777 
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09-05-17 03:49 PM - Post#232642    
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I approve of this guy and another year really is going to go far until he gets to the Hill. Reminds me a little of Ayers and Shazier also which bodes well for the Bison. My prediction is he's going to surprise in a good way and become a second year starter.

 
Bison137 
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09-25-17 06:16 PM - Post#233226    
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Named one of the standouts of this past weekend's City of Basketball Love Shootout:

http://www.cityofbasketballlove.com/news_article/s...

Excerpt:

"Funk demonstrated his ability to penetrate and find the open man spotting up. The 6-3 guard’s shot from beyond the arc is well documented, but he flashed his ability to drive into the lane, which opened up the floodgates for the rest of Archbishop Wood’s high powered offense. The Archbishop Wood backcourt tandem of Funk and Tyree Pickron did a tremendous job facilitating the action on the court, and setting each other up with open shots."




 
Bison137 
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11-13-17 06:54 PM - Post#236153    
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Funk signed his letter of intent.

http://www.bucknellbison.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_O...




 
Bison137 
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12-17-17 09:12 PM - Post#240422    
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Funk's Archbishop Wood team has opened up 2-1 against some good opposition. In an 80-70 loss at DeMatha last Sunday, Funk had 25 points, including 4-9 on threes. And he led Wood with 13 points in a 57-56 win over Shipley this weekend.




 
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12-18-17 12:10 PM - Post#240464    
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Anytime that you can score 25 against a quality program like DeMatha means that you are doing something right. I am excited to see this kid play in the Orange and Blue!
New season, new team, new dream . . .


 
bison63 
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12-18-17 12:27 PM - Post#240468    
    In response to Bison89

Funken right!

 
Bison137 
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12-21-17 10:42 PM - Post#241001    
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Funk had 22 points tonight to lead Wood to a 67-60 win over Girard College HS in an All-City Classic game.




 
Bison137 
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01-04-18 08:17 PM - Post#242045    
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Andrew Funk Plays a Leading Role for Archbishop Wood




 
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Andrew Funk
01-05-18 04:07 PM - Post#242186    
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An appetizer before tonight's main course: At 6:15 on WatchESPN, it's Montverde Academy (FL) vs Archbishop Wood

 
Bison137 
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Re: Andrew Funk
01-06-18 11:53 AM - Post#242255    
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  • BisonRoadWarrior Said:
An appetizer before tonight's main course: At 6:15 on WatchESPN, it's Montverde Academy (FL) vs Archbishop Wood





Montverde, who is the #1 HS team in the nation, blew out Wood. Funk led his team with 16 points and 4 rebounds.

To give you an idea of Montverde's strength, their five starters are committed to Duke, Florida, Gonzaga, Maryland and Georgia Tech. Their roster includes nine players from foreign countries, including ones from Russia and China. Of the 18 players on the roster, only one is from Florida, where Montverde is located.




 
Bison137 
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01-17-18 10:53 PM - Post#243886    
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In the most recent weekend, Funk had 20 of his team's 55 points in a loss, and 25 of his team's 78 points in a win. He led Wood in scoring in both games.




 
Bison137 
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02-10-18 09:44 PM - Post#247397    
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Funk last night scored 35 points and also had 6 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 steals in a 75-73 loss over a very good Roman Catholic squad (coached by John Griffin's brother Matt) - one of the top team's in PA. Funk had 29 points in the second half. This article has three video clips of Funk in that game - scoring on a drive, driving and then passing to the corner for an easy shot by a teammate, and finally hitting a very long three (videos 2,4, and 5). Funk is #11 in white btw.


Also a video of Funk scoring to cut the margin to two points with 25 seconds left: https://twitter.com/AustinPSports/status/ 962139934...




 
HuskyColonial 
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02-11-18 09:08 AM - Post#247428    
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I think Funk’s Brother is a very good player from what I’ve seen of him at army.

 
Bison137 
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Andrew Funk
02-11-18 03:01 PM - Post#247455    
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  • HuskyColonial Said:
I think Funk’s Brother is a very good player from what I’ve seen of him at army.




Yes, he has turned into a very solid player. Ironically the only offer he had in HS was from Army - despite having very high grades and SAT's. A lot of PL and Ivy schools would love to have him now.

Being only 6-0 tall, he is a different type of player than Andrew, who has grown to 6-4.




 
HuskyColonial 
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02-12-18 08:22 AM - Post#247505    
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If Andrew plays the equal of his brother with four additional inches, he’d be a fine addition for sure.

 
NoMoney89 
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02-12-18 12:46 PM - Post#247537    
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  • Bison137 Said:
Funk last night scored 35 points and also had 6 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 steals in a 75-73 loss over a very good Roman Catholic squad (coached by John Griffin's brother Matt) - one of the top team's in PA. Funk had 29 points in the second half. This article has three video clips of Funk in that game - scoring on a drive, driving and then passing to the corner for an easy shot by a teammate, and finally hitting a very long three (videos 2,4, and 5). Funk is #11 in white btw.


Also a video of Funk scoring to cut the margin to two points with 25 seconds left: https://twitter.com/AustinPSports/status/ 962139934...




That last 3 was almost from the sideline! Thats impressive range!



 
Bison137 
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02-15-18 01:56 PM - Post#247928    
    In response to NoMoney89

Funk was named 1st team All-Catholic League today - a great achievement considering that league is one of the stronger ones in the East. Even better, it appears that he was the 3rd highest vote-getter - trailing only Isaiah Wong, a junior who has offers from Villanova, Seton Hall, and many others; and Seth Lundy, a junior who has offers from PSU, UConn, Oregon, VCU, and many others.

http://www.tedsilary.com/2018starBB.htm




 
Bison137 
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Andrew Funk
02-19-18 01:47 PM - Post#248607    
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Funk's season ended in a Catholic League tournament loss to Archbishop Carroll 69-62. Funk led Wood with 18 points.

http://papreplive.com/2018/02/16/hoggard-le ads-arc...




 
Bison137 
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03-26-18 07:22 PM - Post#254360    
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Funk was named the Catholic League POY by the Markward Memorial Basketball Club, which honors players from the Philly area and has regular basketball lunches/dinners. The various award winners will be honored at a dinner this Wednesday.

https://twitter.com/ozoneinq/status/97840 452465744...


Taylor O'Brien was named the suburban Philly POY as well.






 
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03-26-18 08:23 PM - Post#254363    
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  • Bison137 Said:

Funk was named the Catholic League POY by the Markward Memorial Basketball Club, which honors players from the Philly area and has regular basketball lunches/dinners. The various award winners will be honored at a dinner this Wednesday.

https://twitter.com/ozoneinq/status/97840 452465744...


Taylor O'Brien was named the suburban Philly POY as well.





Congrats to both. Can't wait to seen them in orange and blue!


 
Bison137 
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04-14-18 09:13 PM - Post#255312    
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Funk recently made the 2nd team All-Southeast PA team. The first team includes one senior going to Duke, two juniors with dozens of very high level offers including ones from Villanova, and two with dozens of offers from schools like Penn State, UConn, Oregon, VCU, and Temple.

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/high_sc hool/in...




 
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