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          DJ Funderburk opts to return to NC State for final season

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          • Associated Press
          Jul 31, 2020, 08:34 PM

          RALEIGH, N.C. -- DJ Funderburk plans to return to NC State for his senior season after considering whether to leave school for a professional career.

          The school announced Funderburk's decision Friday.

          "I think we have all the pieces to have a great season and I'm excited to help lead the team back to the NCAA tournament," Funderburk said.

          The 6-foot-10 forward averaged 12.8 points and 6.1 rebounds as a redshirt junior last year. He also averaged a team-best 13.4 points against Atlantic Coast Conference opponents, and he shot nearly 61% from the field last season.