PORT ANGELES — Former Peninsula College star Tyler Funk has signed a National Letter of Intent to play basketball for Western Oregon University next winter.
Funk, a 6-foot-1 point guard, started all 31 games for the Pirates this past season.
He averaged 9 points per game, while also leading the team in 3-point percentage (41 percent), assists and steals.
Funk also led the team with a 2.8 assist/turnover ratio while ranking third in total assists in NWAACC.
“Tyler is a complete point guard with a great feel for the game,” Western Oregon head coach Brady Bergeson said.
“His teammates love him, because he makes everyone around him better.
“He shoots it, drives it and defends very well. Tyler can do a lot for a basketball team, and we are excited to have him.”
Funk ended his career with one of the best all-around performances Peninsula College as seen.
In the NWAACC Championships semifinal game in March, Funk led the Pirates with 25 points, making seven 3-pointers, dishing out eight assists and collecting seven steals to go along with six rebounds.
“Transferring to Peninsula College after my freshman year in Arizona was the best move I could ever make,” Funk said.
“Coach V [Lance Von Vogt] pushed me to become a better student and player, and it resulted in this scholarship opportunity at Western Oregon University.”
Originally from Yorba Linda, Calif., where he starred at Orange Lutheran High School along with Arizona signee Gabe York, Funk will have two years of eligibility remaining for Western Oregon.
Prior to joining the Pirates, Funk played his freshman year at Arizona Western College before transferring to Peninsula College.
“Tyler was a tremendous student and player for us this season,” Von Vogt said.
“His best basketball is in front of him and he is expected to compete for the starting point guard position from Day 1 on campus.
“Coach Bergeron had two All-League guards graduate this year, and Tyler compares favorably to them both.”
Western Oregon University is located in Monmouth and is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), competing at the Division II level in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC).
