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2025 Recruiting: Australian PG Jacob Furphy

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Minicoop69 said:
Is there really any news regarding visits since Hurley took over? It is what it is, but

IN HURLEY WE TRUST!!!!
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SC listed the (very full) schedule for his visit but there's nothing about how it went
 
I have so much trust in the development of players and obviously our coaches have an eye for those the think they can develop. At this point a visit is as much an interview on the player to see if he is a culture fit.
 
First guard recruit I would make some Spencer comparisons. Adams/Furphy backcourt would be very interchangeable, neither is a pure point, both can shoot and handle the ball. Mullins reminds me more of Hawkins.
 
Huskyforlife said:
First guard recruit I would make some Spencer comparisons. Adams/Furphy backcourt would be very interchangeable, neither is a pure point, both can shoot and handle the ball. Mullins reminds me more of Hawkins.
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I would just worry some about athleticism. Mahaney, Nowell, Adams, Furphy would be a pretty unathletic backcourt. Solo would mitigate that some but there's no guarantee he'll be back.

Tristen and Cam weren't exactly major run and jump athletes but they were basically pros and they played alongside the best defensive big man in the country and the best perimeter defender in the country.
 
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Has anybody heard that Furphy is making his commitment this week or are IU fans making stuff up as a smoke screen for UConn getting Mullins ?
 
superjohn said:
I would just worry some about athleticism. Mahaney, Nowell, Adams, Furphy would be a pretty unathletic backcourt. Solo would mitigate that some but there's no guarantee he'll be back.

Tristen and Cam weren't exactly major run and jump athletes but they were basically pros and they played alongside the best defensive big man in the country and the best perimeter defender in the country.
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This would be a concern. Though I'd argue none of the guard prospects we've gone after are especially athletic, sans Thomas.

Landing a tall/athletic rim protecting big(Reibe), and the development of Reed defensively would be important. The return of guys like Ross, Stewart, and Abraham(I expect him to be a dog) as defensive aces on the perimeter would also help.
 
Is Illinois the only other college he has a visit lined up to? gonna be interesting if his decision comes before Mullins
 
superjohn said:
I would just worry some about athleticism. Mahaney, Nowell, Adams, Furphy would be a pretty unathletic backcourt. Solo would mitigate that some but there's no guarantee he'll be back.

Tristen and Cam weren't exactly major run and jump athletes but they were basically pros and they played alongside the best defensive big man in the country and the best perimeter defender in the country.
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Nowell is quick, strong and can get up. He’s pretty athletic. Agree on the others mostly, Mahaney is quick and crafty enough though.
 
it'll mostly be an issue on defense, can he move laterally enough to not get destroyed by a star american baller switching onto him. it's a problem that he'll eventually have to address if he wants to play at the next level though.
 
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HungryHu5ky said:
Has anybody heard that Furphy is making his commitment this week or are IU fans making stuff up as a smoke screen for UConn getting Mullins ?
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They're not making stuff up, the rumors are out there (from people who don't have very good UConn sources however)
 
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The Illinois guy said he’s expected to announce this week and UConn is expected to be the choice. Said Illinois was making a late push so we shall see
 
Trying to watch Furphy film and it's impossible because all 5 guys on Australia's teams look identical.
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auror said:
Trying to watch Furphy film and it's impossible because all 5 guys on Australia's teams look identical.
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I've watched everything that's out there on this kid and listened to an interview with him, he's a good interview.

If I just saw this kid I would think if he played a sport it's probably rugby or boxing. He doesn't really look like a basketball player to me but he is and he's a very good one. He's really efficient at scoring, nice lefty stroke, good in pick and roll, knows how to navigate the court with a high bball IQ, finishes with tear drop runners and unique finishing around the rim. It's all kind of weird to watch because he just doesn't look like a basketball player to me. He's not at all a run and jump guy, a young lefty Cam Spencer would be the comparison. He's 6'4.5 barefoot 210 lbs. with a 6'6 wingspan.

If we get him I think this takes us out of the running for Mullins which is a bummer for me because I'm a big fan of him and I thought he was coming here. Mullins is really good but this kid might be just as good or possibly even better. My only hesitation with him is his lack of athleticism and pairing him in the same backcourt class with Darius Adams.
 
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Furphy seemed to come out of nowhere- Great recruiting job to get the OV by Dan and staff. Am not aware of his flexibility re: classification but I wonder if his NIL "ask" is affordable enough to slot him into a second semester 2024 #13 roster position? Don't know if that's been talked about or even of interest to him or the staff if he commits. Sounds like his BBIQ could allow that to be a possibility and get him an early start on SnC/conditioning/practice time with our offensive system.
 
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Umami Zen said:
Furphy seemed to come out of nowhere- Great recruiting job to get the OV by Dan and staff. Am not aware of his flexibility re: classification but I wonder if his NIL "ask" is affordable enough to slot him into a second semester 2024 #13 roster position? Don't know if that's been talked about or even of interest to him or the staff if he commits. Sounds like his BBIQ could allow that to be a possibility and get him an early start on SnC/conditioning/practice time with our offensive system.
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I thought international students cannot get NIL?

If we get this kid and miss out on Mullins that’s gonna suck but he is prolly a 3-4 year player
 
I saw this kid at Capital Grille Saturday night with his mom, Hurley, Kimani, Mamadou and the video/scout coordinator. Kid appeared to be more 6’6 than 6’5. I spoke with Kimani and Hurley briefly as well as Furphy and his mom. Mom and Furphy appeared to be ecstatic. Judging off of body language, it looked like a done deal.
 
if he chooses UCONN, what's the depth chart look like at the 1-3 positions? Lots of competition for three spots
 
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