John William Furphy, known as Johnny Furphy, is an Australian professional basketball player who plays small forward/shooting guard for the Indiana Pacers as of May 2025. He was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs as the 35th overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft but was traded to the Indiana Pacers before the NBA regular season.
Furphy graduated from Maribyrnong College (earlier known as Maribyrnong High School) located in Melbourne, Victoria. He played his freshman season for the Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team, which represents the University of Kansas in the 2023-24 season. Furphy led his college team in three-point field goals with 44 made and 125 attempted, as per his NBA profile. He was also named to the Big 12 All-Freshman team. Furphy played two games for the Hawthorn Magic in the Big V Championship division in 2021. Before joining the NBA, he played for Basketball Australia's Centre of Excellence in the NBL1 during the 2022 season.
Johnny Furphy's Wingspan
Johnny Furphy has a wingspan of 7 feet 1 inch (216cm), as per his NBA 2K25 rating.
Johnny Furphy's Height
Johnny Furphy stands 6 feet 9 inches (2.06m) tall, as listed by his NBA profile.
Johnny Furphy's Weight
As of May 2025, Johnny Furphy weighs 200 lbs (91kg), as per his NBA profile.
Johnny Furphy's Age
As of May 2025, Johnny Furphy is 20 years old. He was born on December 8, 2004, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, to his parents, Richard Furphy and Liza Alpers.
FAQ's On Johnny Furphy
A. Johnny Furphy started his professional playing career in 2021.
A. Johnny Furphy plays as a small forward.
A. Johnny Furphy played collegiate basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks.
A. Johnny Furphy's hometown is in Melbourne, Australia.
