Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Johnny Furphy

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 16, 2026

Discover the career path of Johnny Furphy, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Johnny Furphy is an Australian professional basketball player currently with the Indiana Pacers of the NBA. He played college basketball at the University of Kansas, earning All-Big 12 Freshman Team honors. Selected 35th overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2024 NBA draft, he was traded to Indiana. Furphy debuted in the NBA during the 2024-25 season and played in the 2025 NBA Finals.

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2021: Played for Hawthorn Magic

From 2021, Furphy played for the Hawthorn Magic in the Big V Championship division, appearing in two games before the season's cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2022: Played for Melbourne University Black Angels and joined Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence

In 2022, Furphy started the season playing for the Melbourne University Black Angels before relocating to Canberra to join the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence (CoE).

August 2023: Committed to Kansas Jayhawks and participated in training session

In August 2023, Furphy committed to play college basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks. Shortly after, he participated in a training session with the South East Melbourne Phoenix and then relocated to Lawrence, Kansas.

November 2023: Collegiate Debut

In November 2023, Furphy made his collegiate debut for the Kansas Jayhawks against North Carolina Central, scoring six points and securing five rebounds.

2023: Post 2023 season

After the 2023 season, Furphy declared for the 2024 NBA draft.

2023: Played for Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence

In 2023, Furphy played for the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence, averaging 14.3 points and 5.6 rebounds per game.

January 2024: Best Collegiate Performance Against Cincinnati

In January 2024, Furphy had his best collegiate performance against Cincinnati, scoring a season-high 23 points and 11 rebounds.

April 2024: Declared for the 2024 NBA draft

In April 2024, Furphy declared for the 2024 NBA draft, foregoing his remaining college eligibility. He received an invitation to the draft green room.

June 2024: Drafted by Spurs and Traded to Pacers

In June 2024, Furphy was selected 35th overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA draft and then traded to the Indiana Pacers.

October 2024: NBA Debut Against the New York Knicks

In October 2024, at the age of 19, Furphy made his NBA debut for the Indiana Pacers against the New York Knicks.

2024: NBA Draft and Trade to Pacers

In 2024, Furphy was drafted 35th overall by the San Antonio Spurs and subsequently traded to the Indiana Pacers.

2024: Assigned to the Indiana Mad Ants

Throughout the 2024 NBA season, Furphy was frequently assigned to the Indiana Mad Ants, the Pacers' NBA G League affiliate.

January 2025: G League Debut with Indiana Mad Ants

In January 2025, Furphy made his G League debut with the Indiana Mad Ants, recording 11 points and eight rebounds in a victory against the Maine Celtics.