USU Men’s Hoops nab sharp-shooting forward Taylor Funk

Utah State Men’s Basketball has made its first major move of the offseason.

Saint Joseph forward Taylor Funk announced his commitment to Utah State on Thursday via Twitter. The 6’8” sharp-shooter from Lancaster, Pennsylvania has one year of eligibility. 

Funk amassed over 1,400 points during his four-year career at SJU while playing in the Atlantic 10.  The redshirt senior also earned Philadelphia All-Big 5 First team and Big 5 most improved player in the 2020-21 season. 

This last season Funk averaged 13.2 points per game to go along with 6.6 rebounds. He also shot lights out with a 37.4% three-point percentage and led SJU with 76 made three-pointers.

Excited to announce my commitment to Utah State #GoAggies pic.twitter.com/HYoJnIbYZ5

— Taylor Funk (@taylor_swishh) March 31, 2022

Funk brings much-needed free-throw shooting to the Aggies. Funk shot 87% from the foul line last season and was the Big 5 Leading Free Throw Shooter in the 2020-21 season.

USU forward Justin Bean recently announced that he will forgo his last year of eligibility and declare for the NBA draft. Bean averaged 17.4 points per game and shot 46.5% from three this past season. Losing Bean is a huge blow to the Utah State team.

Along with Bean, Brandon Horvath has graduated. Signing Funk is a big step for the Aggies in replacing the two All-Mountain West forwards.