2025 Recruiting: Jacob Furphy Commits to UConn!

[fatlucy]

well, if you want to know how tall someone really is, barefoot is the measurement for comparing folks. takes the shoe lift effect out. what's to prevent someone from wearing shoes with a 3in sole

It’s more important to have a taller reach than height. A long neck is not as helpful as long arms.

 

[BGesus4]

It’s more important to have a taller reach than height. A long neck is not as helpful as long arms.

Depends what you’re trying to do

 

[JerseyAlum]

It’s all relative when everyone is increasing their height by 1.5 inches, isn’t it?

Hard to say but we switched Tennis coaches during my tenure and Marshall was all book so 6’2” was my tennis heigh while being 6’1 without.

 

[dennismenace]

I’m with the group that believes Tom Moore and staff will make the rebounding work. I’m also with the group that believes rebounding is mostly about size and strength first, along with proximity to the basket when the shots go up. Looking at all time NBA rebounding and all time NCAA rebounding leaders, there’s not a guard in the top 25 of either list. John Stockton had heart and desire, yet doesn’t make the list’s top 250 despite being #5 in games played. Hunger and technique are important too, but let’s be realistic

Historically (Calhoun, Hurley) our guards do not leak out. They tend to pick up rebounds on long shots that carom out to the foul line area or further and often start a break directly from there (no outlet pass) but they will also find lanes and open spots to get in close and pick up boards. It has amazed me over the years because it is not normative as you say but you can look it up that we are usually in the top 10 nationally in rebounding. One of the reason we have had great guard play over the years.

 

[RuffRuff]

 

[Waquoit]

Confident!

 

[giddyup]

Throw some shrimps on the barbie, mates and enjoy the show.

 

[donyell34]

Early and just a hunch but I think we are going to luv this kid. Like his confidence and getting tons of experience playing with older guys. Along with are other recruits can't wait to see them play and we are just beginning this season, great times being a husky fan.

 

[boog204]

Early and just a hunch but I think we are going to luv this kid. Like his confidence and getting tons of experience playing with older guys. Along with are other recruits can't wait to see them play and we are just beginning this season, great times being a husky fan.

My prediction is that he might end up being the best player from this recruiting class. He does a lot of things instinctively that cannot be taught. Couple that with being here, being coached up, and improving his conditioning and he has all the makings of an outstanding player.

 

[jibsey]

Floater game. Intelligent player like this sounds like Alex. Can’t wait.

 

[FreeKlaiber]

My prediction is that he might end up being the best player from this recruiting class. He does a lot of things instinctively that cannot be taught. Couple that with being here, being coached up, and improving his conditioning and he has all the makings of an outstanding player.

I agree brother. Most excited by him, by far

 

[Mazhude]

For what it’s worth Kemba is nowhere near 6’1. I’ve stood directly next to him. No taller than 5’10 imo

Kemba is exactly .875 Hilton units.

 

[Lambeau]

It's faintly ridiculous to think height with shoes is given in order to be more accurate about real size while playing.
FIBA gives Furphy's height as 6'4", less than 6'6", but more than Spencer and Newton, both 6'3" at the combine.

 

[HooperScooper]

Early and just a hunch but I think we are going to luv this kid. Like his confidence and getting tons of experience playing with older guys. Along with are other recruits can't wait to see them play and we are just beginning this season, great times being a husky fan.

Hurley thinks so too.

“Furph's gonna be a fan favorite. He's going to be someone that UConn Nation is going to fall in love with. His toughness, his competitiveness, his skill and his mentality…he's a dog."

 

[DogMania]

Hurley thinks so too.

“Furph's gonna be a fan favorite. He's going to be someone that UConn Nation is going to fall in love with. His toughness, his competitiveness, his skill and his mentality…he's a dog."

...he's a dog. Oh, he must a Furry. For those who don't know what that is look it up.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

...he's a dog. Oh, he must a Furry. For those who don't know what that is look it up.

I think the perfect nickname is obvious; Crocodile Furphy...

 

[SouleMan]

I think the perfect nickname is obvious; Crocodile Furphy...

Crikey that's rough

 

[FfldCntyFan]

I don't think Paul Hogan ever said crikey. You may be confusing him with Steve Irwin

 

[nomar]

I don't think Paul Hogan ever said crikey. You may be confusing him with Steve Irwin

For some reason this caused me to investigate. In fact, he said it in Crocodile Dundee II:

 

[QuickDraw]

For some reason this caused me to investigate. In fact, he said it in Crocodile Dundee II:

 

[jibsey]

Liked that guy and his enthusiasm. Damn that sting ray!

 

[Waquoit]

For some reason this caused me to investigate. In fact, he said it in Crocodile Dundee II:

Like for the research

 

[FfldCntyFan]

For some reason this caused me to investigate. In fact, he said it in Crocodile Dundee II:

Great find, but it cut off right before the best part:

 

[JerseyAlum]

Furphy as an Aussie or simply non-American player who isn't in France gets a really poor rating on all the recruit boards (On3, 247, and lazyESPN, and stillexistingRivals).

I think Mullins + Furphy is a shooter's delight!

 

[HooperScooper]

Jacob Furphy, Australia, 6-6 wing, UConn Huskies

Hurley might’ve done it again everybody. A diamond in the rough. The UConn faithful didn’t know much about Jacob Furphy until his recruiting momentum gained steam in the states and the defending champions were amongst the programs in the running for his talents.

Furphy is a high-level wing with an IQ that could benefit a program from day one. His lefty shooting stroke and his ability to use both his left and his right hand around the rim cause nightmares for opposing defenses.

During Australia’s U18 Asia Cup run, Furphy connected on 13 of his 28 three-point attempts [46%] and averaged 17 points per game while also dishing out 4.5 assists. He’s everything you want in a wing, and with him finishing his ‘senior’ campaign with the Australian Boomers, you can expect he will be ready to work from day one in Storrs next season.

I think Furphy will be a future NBA draft pick under Dan Hurley’s command.

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