UConn lands top Australian hoops prospect Jacob Furphy

Posted Nov 10, 2024
Top Australian basketball prospect Jacob Furphy has committed to two-time defending NCAA champion UConn. 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. (Zag's Blog)

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