2025 Recruiting: Jacob Furphy Watch

[DogMania]

Great to hear Furphy could be joining the Huskies.

With Lewis still listing the Huskies in his final three (see article below from "a sea of blue") the UConn brand appears to be even bigger than we think...........
"The 6-foot-2 point guard is officially down to the Kentucky Wildcats, Duke Blue Devils, and UConn Huskies."

Acaden Lewis sets decision date

Lewis is ready to make his college choice.

www.aseaofblue.com

From SI, this article seems to state some of the the same things about UConn still recruiting Acaden Lewis, though it seems more assumption than any insider knowledge. I tend to believe more the Furphy reports than any of the others.

UConn Top-35 Target In 2025 Class Will Announce Decision November 2

Now Acaden is very different than Mullins or Adams, and is very similar (size, quickness and game) to Ahmad Nowell who will most likely get some PT this year and have a solid role next season.

As for Furphy, he's similar size, BBIQ and game as Cam Spencer. Now comparing him to other players that will be on next year's roster there seems some redundancy, but Hurley loves these 6-4+ versatile guards and can't seem to have too many.

With no one, including the coaching staff, knowing who might make the leap to the next level and who will return, it's hard to predict where the greatest needs will be.

He probably goes for who will best fit the system and be the more surefire cultural fit.

 

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Kentucky spent a lot of money on their players, saw on Rupprafters it’s believed they offered Wilson 2+ million amd Jasper supposedly got well over a million

 

[uconnfan68]

Playing PG, CG, SG, or SF.

We think.

Power Guard?

 

[Waquoit]

Furphy seems less likely to cause a fuss if his number isn't called.

 

[Lambeau]

NBA Global Academy Technical Director Marty Clarke on Furphy at 16 two years ago:

"What Jacob brings is an understanding of how to be a pro...what we usually have to teach here, he already has," referring to drive, maturity, polish, BB IQ, and team-oriented attitude.

 

[HuskyHawk]

NBA Global Academy Technical Director Marty Clarke on Furphy at 16 two years ago:

"What Jacob brings is an understanding of how to be a pro...what we usually have to teach here, he already has," referring to drive, maturity, polish, BB IQ, and team-oriented attitude.

I can see why they want him. He will be here 3-4 years, learn, get stronger and by junior year he is basically Cam Spencer. Need players that stay for the culture to persist.

 

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Furphy following UCONN, Adams, Mullins and Reibe. Also showing DC some love on his Zion block

 

[NewBlood]

Seems Furphy and UConn have an understanding. Watching those highlights you can see how he would fit in this offense. Dreamy for Dan

 

[Huskyforlife]

is there any highlights from this event?

 

[auror]

is there any highlights from this event?

 

[KemBuckets21]

is there any highlights from this event?

Wow “should be in the 2025 draft”? Is this guy that good or is this gross hyperbole? We’re all talking about how he'd be ok being here for 4 years and this guy thinks he’s nba bound next year.

 

[Huskyforlife]

Feels like a guy who doesn’t miss if you give him any space.

 

[Huskyforlife]

Wow “should be in the 2025 draft”? Is this guy that good or is this gross hyperbole? We’re all talking about how he’d be ok being her for 4 years and this guy thinks he’s nba bound next year.

He’s not nba bound next year.

 

[GlastonTim]

He’s not nba bound next year.

Don’t think he’s a 3 to 4 year guy either.

 

[Mr. French]

Amazing there’s so many definite opinions on a board of people who never saw him play before last month. A few different actual scouts have differing opinions but some think he’s a top level prospect…so I’m not sure how anyone HERE is positive he’s a 3-4 year player or anything else.

 

[auror]

Wow “should be in the 2025 draft”? Is this guy that good or is this gross hyperbole? We’re all talking about how he’d be ok being her for 4 years and this guy thinks he’s nba bound next year.

I refer you back to the international man of mystery picture.

 

[Scrutineer]

Two wildly different impressions:
1. In the still photo he looks like a guy whose future is with Joe Girard in a league in Glens Falls.
2. In the video he looks like a dream player for DH. A young, but maybe almost as skilled, player in the mold of Cam Spencer.

The video probably explains why we've been quiet about Lewis. JF looks like he could play a lot right away and fit in as another great position-less player. Does it all and looks confident doing it.

 

[FreeKlaiber]

Amazing there’s so many definite opinions on a board of people who never saw him play before last month. A few different actual scouts have differing opinions but some think he’s a top level prospect…so I’m not sure how anyone HERE is positive he’s a 3-4 year player or anything else.

I think it'll be his defense/athleticism that determines it. Apostolos couldnt break rotation, despite what appears to be a strong offensive game/understanding.

If you know what you are looking for, there's no doubt this guy knows how to play. Can't teach some of these intangibles... worse case he's Giffey, best case he's Spencer-ish

 

[Mr. French]

I think it'll be his defense/athleticism that determines it. Apostolos couldnt break rotation, despite what appears to be a strong offensive game/understanding.

If you know what you are looking for, there's no doubt this guy knows how to play. Can't teach some of these intangibles... worse case he's Giffey, best case he's Spencer-ish

Could be. If he’s Cam right away, he might be an early draft pick. He just turned 18 and he’s listed between 6’4 and 6’6, so I’m guessing he’s 6’4.5 or so. Cam was 23 last year.

He can play, no doubt. I think he and Lewis are very similar and redundant in roster construction, so perhaps there was pivoting to Furphy over Lewis for any number of reasons.

PS Romoglou had talent, but this isn’t an apt comparison. Furphy is a top 50-75 talent at worst (my opinion/guesstimate).

 

[FreeKlaiber]

Could be. If he’s Cam right away, he might be an early draft pick. He just turned 18 and he’s listed between 6’4 and 6’6, so I’m guessing he’s 6’4.5 or so. Cam was 23 last year.

He can play, no doubt. I think he and Lewis are very similar and redundant in roster construction, so perhaps there was pivoting to Furphy over Lewis for any number of reasons.

PS Romoglou had talent, but this isn’t an apt comparison. Furphy is a top 50-75 talent at worst (my opinion/guesstimate).

wasn't comparing at all. Was saying if you can't play Defense, you won't play under Hurley. Unclear if Furphy can play D, based on what we've seen on film and the level of athleticism of his competition. That was my only point. I'm as high on Furphy as anyone, but don't know how he will defend

 

[ctchamps]

For me it's simple. Our coaching staff probably have an abundance of recruits in the 35-100 category who would love to commit to the program at this moment. If they are targeting Furphy they see something in him that will help UConn down the road if not this season. There is always the possibility to misjudge talent but it seems they are excited about Furphy. So the debate ends. In their minds he has to be closer to a five star than a three star.

 

[RuffRuff]

I think it'll be his defense/athleticism that determines it. Apostolos couldnt break rotation, despite what appears to be a strong offensive game/understanding.

If you know what you are looking for, there's no doubt this guy knows how to play. Can't teach some of these intangibles... worse case he's Giffey, best case he's Spencer-ish

High bar for a floor, as a highly productive starter on an NC isn’t too shabby. Also hard to determine much from a short video of a couple 3s and a couple takes to the rim against Aussie players. You can make anyone look good screening out 5 positive plays. I guess I’m not sure why more schools weren’t in on him. If the international piece limits impact on NIL, and he’s good, would seem golden. I’m tempering expectations as from a roster construction perspective and recruiting dynamic, feels like a LT development piece. None of these videos offer any sense how he’d look against US hoopsters, and playing the Mongolian national team isn’t exactly the Celtics. IQ is massive, but you also need some athleticism.

If he’s coming this direction with up to 7 guards in front of him between returners and higher priority recruits, he’s coming anticipating not playing year one.

 

[mauconnfan]

High bar for a floor, as a highly productive starter on an NC isn’t too shabby. Also hard to determine much from a short video of a couple 3s and a couple takes to the rim against Aussie players. You can make anyone look good screening out 5 positive plays. I guess I’m not sure why more schools weren’t in on him. If the international piece limits impact on NIL, and he’s good, would seem golden. I’m tempering expectations as from a roster construction perspective and recruiting dynamic, feels like a LT development piece. None of these videos offer any sense how he’d look against US hoopsters, and playing the Mongolian national team isn’t exactly the Celtics. IQ is massive, but you also need some athleticism.

If he’s coming this direction with up to 7 guards in front of him between returners and higher priority recruits, he’s coming anticipating not playing year one.

I’m guessing that he would expect some minutes year one and with he and Mullins especially Dan would be potentially playing 3 guards line ups a bit more.

I mean Ball, Mahaney, Nowell, Adams, Mullins and he would be strange to me but if Hurley really likes his game he won’t back away. Kids come in expected to be pushed so we will see.

 

[James]

Giffey was already very high IQ defensively as a freshman, he moved exceptionally well laterally for a 6-7 guy without hops. "Worst Case" Giffey just sounds like a crazy high floor to me haha, but I'm quite excited about Furphy regardless.