2025 Recruiting: Jacob Furphy Watch

[KingAG]

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[GHSWolverines]

UConn is done recruiting American players for 2025, per source.

 

[KingAG]

UConn is done recruiting American players for 2025, per source.

Furphy is Australian and probably committing on Thursday

 

[Son of Robert]

Not a lot of D on this first one: the second tape has some good looks.

 

[husky429]

Really limited tape on this kid, but I like what I see. Luke was the best recruit Hurley ever snagged.

 

[UConnSwag11]

 

[bendm]

Shorter Joe ingles

 

[UCann]

Liking what I saw in his Instagram follows…seems like all the signs are pointing a certain way. Feel like he’d be a good balance to the class vs the others we’ve been linked to, despite the limited tape.

 

[nomar]

Shorter Joe ingles

I’ve seen different heights for him, but 247 lists Furphy at 6’7” — same as Ingles.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

I’ve seen different heights for him, but 247 lists Furphy at 6’7” — same as Ingles.

He’s somewhere between 6’4 and 6’7 and somewhere between a three star developmental prospect and a five star one and done player.

 

[husky429]

I’ve seen different heights for him, but 247 lists Furphy at 6’7” — same as Ingles.

Definitely not 6'7. He's 6'4-6'5

 

[Lambeau]

193 cm 6'4" per FIBA
FIBA Asia Cup U18 Sept 2024 in 6 games shot 46% from 3 (13/28) , 17/17 free throws vs Japan, China, etc.

 

[auror]

He’s somewhere between 6’4 and 6’7 and somewhere between a three star developmental prospect and a five star one and done player.

Yes, exactly.

 

[UConnStats]

I’ve seen different heights for him, but 247 lists Furphy at 6’7” — same as Ingles.

247 doesn’t have a page for Jacob Furphy. You’re probably looking at Johnny Furphy the Kansas player who was drafted this summer.

Real GM has updated stats from him this year and has him listed at 6’5.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

Yes, exactly.

We’re nearing Sidd Finch territory.

 

[Mr. French]

Shorter Joe Ingles, lefty Cam Spencer…I’m here for it all. He can play.

 

[ec33]

He’s somewhere between 6’4 and 6’7 and somewhere between a three star developmental prospect and a five star one and done player.

Playing PG, CG, SG, or SF.

We think.

 

[Dove]

Yes, exactly.

Yeah, baby!!!

 

[CL82]

Furphy is Australian and probably committing on Thursday

Or in 20 minutes, whichever comes first…

 

[Mooch82]

Furphy is Australian and probably committing on Thursday

Have you seen anything specifically about Thursday?

 

[UKemba15]

He’s somewhere between 6’4 and 6’7 and somewhere between a three star developmental prospect and a five star one and done player.

Any opportunity to bust out this old commercial…

 

[superjohn]

247 doesn’t have a page for Jacob Furphy. You’re probably looking at Johnny Furphy the Kansas player who was drafted this summer.

Real GM has updated stats from him this year and has him listed at 6’5.

6'4.5, he'll probably be listed at 6'10.

 

[Scrutineer]

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

 

[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.

 

[controlfade]

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.