Johnny Furphy: stats, last game & news
Ranking 2025-2026NBA
Statistics 2025-2026
| League | Team | games played | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Field goals | 2-point field goals | 3-point field goals | Free throws | Offensive rebounds | Defensive rebounds | Turnovers | Blocks against | Personal fouls | Fouls drawn | +/- | Évaluation | Performance Index Rating | Player Impact Estimate | Usage % | Possessions | True Shooting % | Effective FG % | 3-Point Attempt Rate | Free Throw Rate | Offensive Rebound % | Defensive Rebound % | Total Rebound % | Assist % | Turnover % | Assist-Turnover Ratio | Steal % | Block % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | 35 | 18:22 | 5.1 | 4.4 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 2/4.3 47.0% | 1.3/2.2 60.3% | 0.7/2 32.4% | 0.5/1 48.6% | 0.9 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 0.8 | -1.7 | 7.9 | 6.3 | 2.6 | 13.2% | 5.5 | 54.7% | 54.7% | 47.7% | 23.5% | 5.3% | 21.4% | 13.1% | 8.0% | 2.1% | 6.2 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
Last Games
| Date | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Game | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:26 | 4 | 2 | 3 | - | - | D 122-104 @  | NBA | |
| 31:23 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 1 | - | D 105-99 @  | NBA | |
| 28:52 | 14 | 7 | 6 | - | - | D 122-131 vs  | NBA | |
| 13:51 | 2 | 4 | 1 | - | - | D 114-118 vs  | NBA | |
| 12:55 | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | V 129-124 vs  | NBA | |
| 21:48 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | V 113-110 vs  | NBA | |
| 18:27 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | - | D 132-116 @ | NBA |
Player Profile
At 6'9" with a deadly three-point shot, Johnny Furphy represents the new breed of forwards revolutionizing modern basketball. The Melbourne native has carved a unique path from Australian courts to the NBA, including a standout season at the University of Kansas.
Developed at the Maribyrnong Sports Academy and then the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, Furphy climbed the ranks methodically. After promising beginnings with Hawthorn Magic in the Big V Championship and then Melbourne University, he joined Basketball Australia's Centre of Excellence in mid-2022. In NBL1, his numbers speak for themselves: 14.3 points and 5.6 rebounds per game over 12 games in the 2023 season.
His brief stint with the Kansas Jayhawks confirmed his exceptional potential. In a single college season, the freshman became his team's top three-point shooter, demonstrating a rare ability to stretch opposing defenses despite his size. This versatility quickly caught the attention of NBA scouts.
Selected 35th overall in the 2024 Draft by San Antonio and immediately traded to the Indiana Pacers, Furphy joined a franchise in the midst of a rebuild. His inclusion in the extended Boomers roster for the Paris 2024 Olympic preparation reflects his rapid development and recognition at the highest level of Australian basketball.
Wearing number 12 for the Pacers, Johnny Furphy is now beginning the most ambitious chapter of his young career, armed with his outside shot and his understanding of the modern game.
Honors & Championships
Johnny Furphy is steadily establishing himself as a revelation in Australian basketball, combining early talent with promising performances at every level.
- Averaged 14.3 points and 5.6 rebounds over 12 games with Basketball Australia's Centre of Excellence in NBL1 2023
- During his freshman year at Kansas (2023-24), posted 9.0 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.0 assist in 24.1 minutes over 33 games, including 19 starts
- Led Kansas in three-pointers made as a freshman (44 three-pointers converted)
- Set his NBA career highs with 17 points, six rebounds and three assists on April 11, 2025 (Pacers vs. Magic)
Awards & Individual Honors
Johnny Furphy is quickly establishing himself as one of the most promising talents in Australian basketball, earning a string of prestigious honors.
- Named to the All-Big 12 Conference All-Freshman Team in 2024
- Selected for the Australian Boomers roster for the Paris 2024 Olympic preparation camp (22-man roster)
