Kansas basketball: 5 takeaways from the Jayhawks first exhibition game in Puerto Rico

LAWRENCE, KS - JANUARY 31: K.J. Adams Jr. #24 of the Kansas Jayhawks looks on during a game against the Kansas State Wildcats at Allen Fieldhouse on January 31, 2023 in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)
LAWRENCE, KS - JANUARY 31: K.J. Adams Jr. #24 of the Kansas Jayhawks looks on during a game against the Kansas State Wildcats at Allen Fieldhouse on January 31, 2023 in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) /
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5. Johnny Furphy will fit perfectly

Unfortunately, Furphy just signed his letter of intent to Kansas basketball yesterday, so he is not with the team in Puerto Rico. It remains to be seen if he will appear in either of the final two contests. But whether he travels or not, his energy and athleticism will fit perfectly for this roster.

The Australian phenom fits the mold of what this team is all about. A high-intensity run-and-gun offense with an abundance of tremendous athletes.

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