Seth Lundy
Lundy with Penn State in 2021
No. 3 – Atlanta Hawks
PositionShooting guard
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (2000-04-02) April 2, 2000
Paulsboro, New Jersey, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High schoolRoman Catholic
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
CollegePenn State (2019–2023)
NBA draft2023: 2nd round, 46th overall pick
Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
Playing career2023–present
Career history
2023–presentAtlanta Hawks
2023–present→College Park Skyhawks
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com

Seth Xavier Lundy (born April 2, 2000) is an American professional basketball player for the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the College Park Skyhawks of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Early life and high school career

Lundy grew up in Paulsboro, New Jersey and attended Roman Catholic High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1] He averaged 16.4 points and 8.7 rebounds per game as a junior.[2] Lundy committed to playing college basketball for Penn State over offers from Louisville, Marquette and Virginia Tech.[3]

College career

Lundy averaged 5.3 points per game during his freshman season at Penn State.[4] He averaged 10.1 points and 4.2 rebounds over 25 games with 15 starts as a sophomore. After the season Lundy entered the NCAA transfer portal, but ultimately withdrew and returned to Penn State.[5] He started all 30 of the Nittany Lions' games during his junior season and averaged 11.9 points and 4.9 rebounds while leading the team with 20 total blocked shots.[6] Lundy was named honorable mention All-Big Ten Conference as a senior after averaging 14.2 points and 6.3 rebounds per game.[7] After the season, he declared for the 2023 NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility.[8]

Professional career

Atlanta Hawks (2023–present)

Lundy was selected in the second round of the 2023 NBA draft by the Atlanta Hawks, with the 46th overall pick.[9] Lundy and Jalen Pickett were the first two Nittany Lions teammates to be selected in the same NBA draft.[10][11]

On July 6, 2023, Lundy signed a two-way contract with the Atlanta Hawks.[12]

On December 15, 2023, Lundy made his NBA debut in a 125–104 win over the Toronto Raptors, scoring two points in the game.

Career statistics

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

College

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2019–20 Penn State 311514.8.394.391.7502.7.5.3.45.3
2020–21 Penn State 251523.8.385.320.8134.2.8.7.610.1
2021–22 Penn State 303032.4.395.348.8674.9.71.0.711.9
2022–23 Penn State 363631.7.450.400.8076.3.9.8.614.2
Career 1229626.0.412.368.8144.6.7.7.510.5

Personal life

Seth Lundy is one of seven children born to parents Gerald and Martina.[13][14]

References

  1. ↑ Carino, Jerry (March 14, 2023). "March Madness: Top 10 New Jerseyans to watch in the NCAA Tournament, ranked". Asbury Park Press. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
  2. ↑ Gallen, Daniel (April 26, 2018). "Roman Catholic basketball star Seth Lundy picks up SEC offer". The Patriot-News. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
  3. ↑ O'Brien, Rick (October 5, 2018). "Seth Lundy joins Roman Catholic basketball pipeline to Penn State". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
  4. ↑ Hayes, Elton (March 22, 2023). "Lundy to declare for NBA Draft; Pair enters transfer portal". The Daily Item. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
  5. ↑ Gallen, Daniel (April 15, 2021). "Penn State men's basketball forward Seth Lundy leaves transfer portal: report". The Patriot-News. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Shrewsberry hopes Penn State takes a step forward in Year 2". Associated Press. October 19, 2022. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
  7. ↑ McGuire, Kevin (May 2, 2023). "Jalen Pickett and Seth Lundy invited to NBA combine". Nittany Lions Wire. USA Today. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
  8. ↑ Gabriel, Kerith (March 22, 2023). "Penn State and former Roman guard Seth Lundy declaring for NBA Draft". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
  9. ↑ DiAmore, Isabella (June 23, 2023). "Penn State's Seth Lundy drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in the second round". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
  10. ↑ DiPaola, Jerry (June 23, 2023). "Penn State pair Jalen Pickett, Seth Lundy picked in 2nd round of NBA Draft by Nuggets, Hawks". Pittsburgh Tribune Review. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
  11. ↑ Hymowitz, Matt (June 23, 2023). "Jalen Pickett, Seth Lundy chosen in NBA Draft in historic night for Penn State basketball". Centre Daily Times. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
  12. ↑ Windhorst, Brian (July 6, 2023). "Dejounte Murray, Hawks finalizing 4-year, $112 million extension". ESPN.com. Retrieved July 6, 2023. The Hawks also signed second-round draft choice Seth Lundy and undrafted free agent Miles Norris to two-way contracts.
  13. ↑ "2022-23 Men's Basketball Roster: Seth Lundy 1". Penn State Nittany Lions. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  14. ↑ DiAmore, Isabella (June 23, 2023). "Penn State's Seth Lundy realized his NBA dream through diligence: He 'has no quit' in him". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
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