By ADAM ZAGORIA
As Dan Hurley attempts to put together a blockbuster recruiting class for 2025, he and his staff are extending their reach internationally.
UConn hosted Australian guard Jacob Furphy — no relation to former Kansas and current Indiana Pacers guard Jonny Furphy — over the weekend. Jacob Furphy also visited Illinois
The 6-foot-4, 18-year-old left-hander plays for NBA Global Academy and is known as a strong shooter and facilitator. He averaged 16.8 points, 4.2 assists and 2.3 rebounds as Australia won the FIBA U18 Asia Cup last month. He shot 13-of-28 from deep during the event. “Jacob is a crafty 6’6 lefty with excellent court vision and a great feel for the game,” said Greg Collucci, NBA Director, Elite Basketball College Recruiting & Alumni Relations. “He plays with great pace, makes the right reads, can finish at the rim and is a quality 3 point shooter. His work ethic, ability to understand basketball concepts and character as a teammate will allow him to elevate and fit in seamlessly with any high-level program.”Australian G Jacob Furphy on his visit this weekend to @UConnMBB pic.twitter.com/A68C4BQv28
— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) October 9, 2024
UConn is also heavily involved for several elite prospects, including Acaden Lewis, Niko Bundalo, Braylon Mullins, Eric Reibe and Meleek Thomas after landing combo guard Darius Adams. Follow Adam Zagoria on Twitter Follow ZAGSBLOGHoops on Instagram And Like ZAGS on FacebookJacob Furphy was key to Australia's gold medal run at the #U18AsiaCup. The 6'5 guard shot the ball at an elite level (13/28), primarily off the catch. He excelled running the P&R, scoring efficiently at the rim and with his floater, while making smart reads to find open teammates pic.twitter.com/QMmVeV0MWQ
— Clay Atkinson (@ClayAtki) September 15, 2024
