UConn lands commitment from Australian guard Jacob Furphy

UConn added a fourth commitment to its 2025 recruiting class when Australian guard Jacob Furphy announced his commitment to the Huskies on Tuesday.

The 6-foot-6 NBA Global Academy winger visited both UConn and Illinois in September but decided not to join Dan Hurley and Co. in Storrs.

Furphy was part of the Australian team that won the FIBA ​​U18 Asian Cup this fall. He averaged 16.8 points, 4.2 assists and 2.3 rebounds in the event while shooting 13-28 from behind the arc.

He joins a recruiting class that is ranked No. 2 nationally On3 Industry Team Recruiting Rankings. Mansaquan (NJ) La Lumiere four-star shooting guard Darius AdamsGreenfield (Ind.) Central Four-Star SG Braylon Mullins and Potomac (Md.) Bullis four-star center Eric Rub round out the Huskies' elite class in this cycle. All three are among the top 30 candidates in the overall standings On3 industry ranking.

The fall was fruitful for Hurley and the Huskies on the recruiting trail. Adams, the No. 17 junior player and No. 5 shooting guard in the country, was the first to join the class, on Sept. 30. Reibe, the top-ranked center in the cycle, committed on Oct. 16. Mullins, the No. 22 recruit and No. 6 SG, followed on Oct. 23.

“I chose UConn for several reasons. Culture played a big role, it's all about winning. The style of play suited me very well and with their style of play I can develop into a successful player. I have also developed a very close relationship with Coach Hurley and the staff.” Mullins told On3. “They made it feel like home. I trust Coach Hurley and the team because I feel like they will give me the best chance to achieve my goals as a player.”