Jacob Furphy Joins UConn for 2025-26 Season

Jacob Furphy, a 6-foot-6 Australian guard known for his shooting and playmaking abilities, has committed to the University of Connecticut (UConn) Huskies for the 2025-26 season. Furphy, a product of the NBA Global Academy, chose UConn over Illinois, and his international experience includes an impressive performance in the FIBA U18 Asia Cup, where he averaged 16.8 points and 4.2 assists. His commitment strengthens UConn's already strong 2025 recruiting class, which includes other top recruits like Braylon Mullins and Darius Adams, positioning them as a leading program in college basketball. Analysts highlight Furphy's high basketball IQ and court vision, likening his potential impact at UConn to that of Joe Ingles of the Minnesota Timberwolves. UConn coach Dan Hurley, who aims to replenish the team's high-end talent lost to the NBA, believes Furphy's skills will complement the Huskies' dynamic play style.