Reibe and Furphy at FIBA U19s

[auror]

This UW commit has 15 PTS and 17 REB with a couple minutes to go. Wow

He was the U-18 Eurobasket MVP. Going to Washington this year. He's great.

 

[auror]

Reibe clearly very skilled, but the decision-making and mental side of the game definitely needs a fair amount of seasoning. Plus adding strength all over (core, lower body, arms).

 

[auror]

Lol Reibe with the drive against his defender. Got fouled, no call, then did a crazy spin move for the wide open layup... that he missed lol.

 

[auror]

Furphy up now against Team USA

 

[auror]

Furphy gets his defender on his back in the PnR and finishes with the nice floater.

 

[aceboon]

Furphy looks like he's put in some work on his body, looks more trim and toned than the videos from last year in international play

 

[k-walk]

Somebody tell his teammates to relax

 

[aceboon]

Grand Canyon sized gap in athleticism between the US and AUS

 

[aceboon]

Somebody tell his teammates to relax

The one dude who had the poster dunk thinks he needs to shoot every time he touches the ball no matter what position he's in

 

[auror]

Somebody tell his teammates to relax

Siulepa will drive straight downhill through people every single time he touches the ball. Move the ball buddy, if there is a guy right in front of you, do something else.

 

[FreeKlaiber]

He's very heady, positioning his teammates through the rotations. Love me some high IQ leadership.

 

[Ricker]

Announcers say he is 6'4 which in my mind takes him out of being a bonafide 3 and turns a lineup with him at the 3 to a 3 guard set. I did like the physicality he showed boxing out a much bigger player in the post. An away from the ball play.

 

[auror]

Announcers say he is 6'4 which in my mind takes him out of being a bonafide 3 and turns a lineup with him at the 3 to a 3 guard set.

Furphy measured 6.4.5" barefoot.

 

[superjohn]

Announcers say he is 6'4 which in my mind takes him out of being a bonafide 3 and turns a lineup with him at the 3 to a 3 guard set. I did like the physicality he showed boxing out a much bigger player in the post. An away from the ball play.

Measured 6'4.5 barefoot a year ago, listed at 6'6. He's a great player.

 

[k-walk]

Furphy is all alone out here

 

[FreeKlaiber]

Furphy is all alone out here

Got half their points, running the point or playing 2. I think he will end up somewhere between a Cam-ish or Giffey-ish 3man who handles- not in terms of impact freshman yr, but playing style

Siulepa is an annoying player

 

[husky429]

Obviously the the freshman team playing the varsity squad right now... but really impressed with Furphy at the moment. Whole lotta heart.

If he puts the ball in the bucket like this, there's no way he's riding the pine.

 

[Ricker]

My first watch of anything but highlights. We have a lot of good players and Furphy is one of them. I have confidence he will do well in whatever time he sees on the court for us.

 

[superjohn]

Obviously the the freshman team playing the varsity squad right now... but really impressed with Furphy at the moment. Whole lotta heart.

If he puts the ball in the bucket like this, there's no way he's riding the pine.

He's going to play a lot.

 

[husky429]

He's going to play a lot.

The wing is crowded and we knew that. But honestly everyone on campus not named Solo should be running to Werth right now because someone's not going to be happy when the kid from Tasmania starts cooking.

He's the leading scorer at halftime vs Team USA shooting 67% from the field and 50% from 3. Absolutely wild.

 

[husky429]

Reibe clearly very skilled, but the decision-making and mental side of the game definitely needs a fair amount of seasoning. Plus adding strength all over (core, lower body, arms).

I gotta wonder what our plan is at the 5 right now as a backup. Reibe COULD be ready but I see no guarantee without a serious summer and fall for him in the gym. Koroma?

 

[Sphinx]

Love Furphy! Cam Spencer/Kon Knueppel type player. Will see a ton of minutes from the get-go.

 

[husky429]

I expect the 2nd half to get sloppy. First half was the real game unless Aus pulls off a miracle

 

[superjohn]

The wing is crowded and we knew that. But honestly everyone on campus not named Solo should be running to Werth right now because someone's not going to be happy when the kid from Tasmania starts cooking.

Yes to the wing being crowded but he's really good and really versatile. He'll get minutes at the wing, shooting guard, and point guard. That's the beauty of a player like him, there won't be much of a drop off or any drop off at all when he comes in and he can play several different positions if we're in a pickle with injuries or foul trouble.

 

[aceboon]