Henderson State University Athletics

2016-17: Played in 26 games as a true freshman for Henderson . . . Came up big for the Reddies in the final games of the regular season, scoring 14 points in a win over Northwestern Oklahoma State and following it up with a career-high of 20 points on 8-8 shooting from the field including 4-for-4 from beyond the arc in a victory against Southwestern Oklahoma State two days later . . . Scored 15 points and grabbed a career-high six rebounds in 23 minutes against Baptist Bible . . . Shot 53 percent from the field and 40 percent from the 3-point line . . . Scored 15 points and totaled 6 rebounds against Baptist Bible College.

PREP: Three-year starter at Monticello High School . . . Averaged 19.8 points, 8.9 rebounds, two assists and three blocks per game as a senior . . . Led Monticello to a state title junior year and conference title as a senior . . . All-Conference and All-State sophomore, junior and senior season . . . State MVP of 4A as a junior.

PERSONAL: Born November 13, 1997 . . . Son of Deverick Sr. and Clare Franklin . . . Has two sisters, Kiara and Gloria . . . Favorite athlete is LeBron James . . . Favorite sports moment was winning a State Championship . . . Undecided on college major.