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

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 even using a glass table as a playbook whiteboard. It’s not just football—it’s family, legacy, and hard-won dreams coming true. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/63985a8efef7e6ca