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5 thoughts on Australian prospect Johnny Furphy committing to Kansas basketball

Johnny Furphy committed to Kansas basketball late last night. We shared five thoughts about the situation and what the Australian prospect can offer for the Jayhawks.

It’s not often that you find a vital rotation piece in August, but the Kansas Jayhawks did just that when they secured a commitment from Australian phenom Johnny Furphy.

The international prospect dazzled in the NBA Academy Games in early July, earning interest from some of the top programs in the sport. Ultimately, he decided to commit to KU without even taking a visit to the campus and reclassified from the Class of 2024 to 2023.