Son of a Coach, Dream Come True | College Basketball News

College Basketball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 20, 2026 · 1m

Stone Furrey, a top wide receiver with NFL dad Mike Furrey coaching at South Carolina, faced a wild recruitment ride—schools ignored him because they assumed he was a guaranteed Gamecock. But after a stellar high school season and a state title, head coach Shane Beamer personally called to offer him a scholarship, fulfilling Stone’s dream of playing for his dad. Mike, who played seven NFL seasons, had to fight to make sure the offer was earned—not handed down. Stone committed quickly, enrolling in the spring, joining a young receiving corps while his parents coached him up close—with his mom…