Seth Lundy, Penn State second-leading scorer, announces he'll go pro
Penn State basketball’s roster movement continued Wednesday afternoon. Following the transfer portal entry for Dallion Johnson, senior forward Seth Lundy announced his college career is over.
“This is the right time for me to go to the next level,” Lundy told ESPN’s Jeff Borzello. “I feel like I can compete with the best of them.”
Lundy’s comes in the wake of an outstanding fourth year as a Nittany Lion. He started and played in 36 of Penn State’s 37 games on the season, finishing with career highs in points (14.6 ppg), rebounds (6.3 rpm), and shooting percentage (45.0).
Lundy later released a statement via social media concerning the decision and his reasoning behind it.
“First and foremost, I’d like to thank god. Without him none of this would be possible.
“To my family, who has been my biggest support system every step of the way, thank you for for all the sacrifices you made for me and for being there for me through all the ups, downs, challenges and lessons. I truly would not be the man I am today without you and I hope to continue making you proud.
I am forever grateful to all my coaches and coaching staffs past and present who helped guide me, develop me and help me become a better person both on and off the court. Thank you to my teammates who made these past four years unforgettable.
“My time at Penn State has been nothing short of a blessing. I’ve cherished every moment and will always call this place home.
“With that said, I will be foregoing my extra year of eligibility and entering my name in the 2023 NBA Draft.
“This has been a lifelong dream of mine and i’m excited to embark on this journey.”
Seth Lundy Penn State career
A prolific four-year performer at Penn State, Lundy still had a bonus COVID year of eligibility available to him. He enrolled with the Nittany Lions and helped the program win in its path to an NCAA Tournament bid in 2019-20, only to see it derailed by COVID, starting in 15 games and playing in 31.
He followed it with a larger role during the COVID-amended 2020-21 campaign, averaging 23.8 minutes, 10.1 points, and 4.2 rebounds in 25 games played. But, upon the arrival of head coach Micah Shrewsberry, Lundy blossomed as a defender. He started all 30 games for the Nittany Lions in 21-22, improving his scoring to 11.9 points and rebounds to 4.9 boards per game.
But, saddled by turnovers, Lundy was convinced to return for a true senior season with the Nittany Lions this year. His 14.2 points per game finished second behind only Jalen Pickett, while he capped the year with 92 makes on 230 3-point shot attempts. At 40.0 from beyond the arc, he finished second in 3-point shooting in the Big Ten to Andrew Funk.
Next steps
Lundy’s exit means Penn State’s opportunities to build on its NCAA Tournament run in the transfer portal will expand further. Following Johnson’s departure, Lundy’s decision boosts the Nittany Lions’ available scholarships to four for next season.
The Nittany Lions are losing six players who ran out of eligibility in Jalen Pickett, Cam Wynter, Myles Dread, Mikey Henn, and Andrew Funk. And, with a three-man Class of 2023 of Braeden Shrewsberry, Carey Booth, and Logan Imes, Penn State could already target two transfer portal additions.
Rising fourth-year forward Caleb Dorsey, who came off the bench in a limited role this season after his third year in the program, is also expected to make a decision regarding his future in the coming days.
