By ADAM ZAGORIA
Top Australian basketball prospect Jacob Furphy has committed to two-time defending NCAA champion UConn, he told NJ Advance Media on Tuesday.
The 6-foot-5, 18-year-old is a left-handed wing from Tasmania, an island state of Australia. He developed at the NBA Global Academy in Australia, where he is known as an excellent shooter and passer, as well as a tough and competitive player. He has drawn comparisons to veteran Australian wing Joe Ingles of the Minnesota Timberwolves, who has called himself the “best shooter in the league.”
“I will be taking my talents to the University of Connecticut,” Furphy said. “I believe I have the style of play and work ethic to fit in seamlessly with the Huskies and their championship culture. I’ve already built great relationships with the coaching staff, which I think will serve as a great foundation to my continued growth as a player.”
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