Draft Eligible
2024
Draft Projection
27
Johnny
Furphy
DOB
Dec 8, 2004
Class
Freshman
Team
Position
KANSAS
SF
Height
6'7.50
Weight
188.8 lbs.
Wingspan
6'8
Hand
RIGHT
Contact
Andy Shiffman & Mark Bartelstein
Agents - Priority Sports & Entertainment
andys@prioritysports.biz
markb@prioritysports.biz
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Last Updated
Jun 18, 2024
Scouting Report
Strengths
Demonstrated capable shooting from beyond the arc, providing valuable scoring from long range and stretching the defense.
Filling the lanes in transition, utilizing his speed and awareness to create scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates on the fast break.
Exhibits versatility on the defensive end, capable of guarding multiple positions due to his size, mobility, and defensive instincts.
He is active on the boards, consistently pursuing rebounds on both ends of the floor and contributing to his team's rebounding efforts.
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Weaknesses
Needs to improve his handle to create scoring opportunities for himself, as he currently struggles to consistently break down defenders off the dribble.
He should enhance his playmaking abilities, developing better vision and decision-making to create more opportunities for his teammates.
Needs to work on finishing through contact at the rim, improving his strength and technique to convert more challenging layups and draw fouls.
He has a tendency to take plays off on defense and needs to maintain consistent defensive intensity and effort throughout the game to maximize his impact.
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Summary
Johnny demonstrates capable shooting from beyond the arc, providing valuable long-range scoring and stretching the defense. He excels in transition, utilizing his speed and awareness to create scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates, and exhibits versatility on the defensive end, capable of guarding multiple positions. Additionally, he is an active rebounder, consistently pursuing boards on both ends of the floor. However, Johnny needs to improve his ball handling to create scoring opportunities for himself, enhance his playmaking abilities for teammates, work on finishing through contact at the rim, and maintain consistent defensive intensity throughout the game.
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Honors
Big 12 All-Freshman Team - 2024
All-Big 12 Honorable Mention - 2024
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Statistics
2023-24 SEASON STATS
PTS 9.0
REB 4.9
AST 1.0
FG% 46.6