Jacob Furphy
Created on 9/7/25. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-6
Weight: 210
College: Connecticut
Classification: Freshman
Country: Australia
Birthdate: 8/5/2006
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round
Pros:
Good shooter
Solid scorer off the dribble
Fairly solid playmaker
Adequate rebounder for his size
Adequate defender
Above average athlete
Cons:
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Can struggle to score in traffic
Not an elite rebounder
Can struggle to guard quicker players
Not an elite athlete
Summary:
Jacob Furphy is a smart, skilled swingman that can shoot and pass the basketball. He can make shots in a variety of ways, and he can make plays with the ball in his hands. He will need to show NBA teams that he can play well at the collegiate level, but his advanced skill set for his age combined with his basketball IQ could enable him to be a solid role player at the NBA level.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
YouTube’s Highlights of the U19 Australia-USA Game via FIBA Basketball
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