Seth Lundy taken No. 46 overall in NBA Draft, headed to Atlanta Hawks
Following a blowout win over Indiana last January at the Bryce Jordan Center, Penn State forward Seth Lundy became the center of attention. The postgame commendation was well warranted.
In his 102nd career game, the fourth-year forward led the Nittany Lions with an electric 25 points in the 85-66 decision against the Hoosiers. In the performance, Lundy knocked down a career-high seven 3-pointers and, more significantly, a second-half dunk put him at 1,000 points on the button for his Penn State career.
“He competes so hard. He wants to win,” Shrewsberry said. “Sometimes it’ll get the best of him offensively, where he just goes overboard a little bit too much… He kept it simple. And when he does that, he’s really good. You know when he’s locked in, when he’s flying around blocking shots, when he’s flying around rebounding, that effort that he played with.”
Thursday night, that encapsulation of Lundy’s best found a fitting next step. He was selected by the Atlanta Hawks in the second round of the NBA Draft with the No. 46 overall pick.
For his Penn State career, Lundy finished sixth in 3-pointers (229) and 20th in career points (1,283). And he did so by finishing his time as a Nittany Lion with a bang. Helping to propel the program to its first NCAA Tournament berth since 2011, Lundy did so with 14.2 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. He also emerged as one of the Big Ten’s best 3-point shooters, finishing second only to teammate Andrew Funk for proficiency beyond the arc at 40.0 percent.
Seth Lundy scouting report
6-foot-6, 220 pounds
What they’re saying: Lundy is grouped with the “Priority Two-Ways” at The Athletic. He earned strong praise from the outlet for his “fearless brand of basketball” and his shooting ability. Combined with a gritty, effort-based defensive prowess, a clear picture emerges of who and what Lundy is that aligns with his four seasons at Penn State, especially last season. “He’s just one of those dudes who fights for it.”
Interestingly, Lundy’s overall athleticism is pointed to as a potential worry in the NBA. Easily one of Penn State’s best athletes last season, he’s described as “very boxy” and slightly undersized as a wing in the NBA. No surprise, his handle is also called into question as “a bit loose.”
Boasting outstanding shooting, a demonstrable motor, and a willingness to compete and win against the best, Lundy is tasked with developing better instincts on the defensive end of the floor before his full potential can flourish at the next level.
What we’re saying: Lundy is a dog, which showed up repeatedly at the NBA Combine and will again as a pro. A capable shooter who can still refine and develop his game, his improvement through his Penn State career is undeniable. Despite his outstanding defensive effort as a junior, that end of the floor took a step back this past season in some respects.
The NBA’s scout feels the most right of any of the media outlets, projecting Lundy to “enter the NBA as a flamethrower off the bench, unafraid to take tough shots and always looking for the 3-ball.”
