Running with a quality AAO Flight team from Arkansas, Franz has a rock solid sophomore campaign as a composed and controlled lead guard at Edmond Memorial.  While he’s a skilled conductor of half court offenses, who is nearly never flustered, the rising sophomore also can play with an edge. With the pace to play faster and flashes of the quicker twitch moves to be a more dynamic scorer. Keep an eye on Franz to make noise in Wichita this weekend.

Hudson Franz Hudson Franz 6'2" | PG Terra Verde | 2026 State OK is the #14 ranked prospect in Oklahoma in the class of 2026. He showed why he has that ranking to start off the game that saw. He had 20 points in the first quarter with a barrage of three pointers. He ended the game with 28 points, showing off a wide range of moves to score. These consisted of him making a three pointer over a defender, him knocking down a three off of the dribble, and ending the game with five three-pointers. Outside of his shooting, he showed that he can make mid-range jumpers and also score at the rim. His defensive impact consisted of him showing that he was able to come away with steals and blocks. It was a great game for him.

Hudson Franz Hudson Franz 6'2" | PG Terra Verde | 2026 State OK showed why he is the #14 ranked prospect in the state of Oklahoma for the class of 2026. He came out of the gates firing, which set the tone for the rest of the game. He finished the first quarter with 20 points, which includes four three-pointers. His shot making in the first quarter was jaw-dropping and remarkable. He had multiple shots that were over a nice contest. His shots came from catch-and-shoot, off the dribble, and in transition. Not only did he knock down shots, he showed the capability multiple times in the game to drive the gap and finish over the defender. He played good perimeter defense for the whole game and came away with a steal. He finished the game with 28 points.

Franz opened the game showing he’s comfortable operating off the ball. He flared to the top of the key and in one quick, fluid motion caught a passed and drained a three pointer to open his scoring. Unfortunately for the Bulldogs, the sophomore struggled with his shooting from distance the rest of the contest.  But that didn’t discourage the composed guard, as he was able to get downhill against the trees Owasso has for forwards. He has a knack for finishing high on drives, getting good arc and favorable bounces on his layup attempts. With developing leadership and playmaking skills to go along with his rock solid scoring abilities, he continues to impact the game like an upperclassman and not just a sophomore.

One of the top floor generals in the class, Franz already has an advance reading of the game on both ends of the court. He has often looked unflappable for Edmond Memorial, with a comfortability at slowing the game down, or handling the quickness and pace that comes with playing faster teams. Franz can shoot it well off the dribble and is sneaky with how he can get off shots in traffic around the rim.  He brings the same intensity and tenacity to the defensive end, making him one of the most well rounded guards in Oklahoma’s Class of 2026.

One of the toughest tests for younger guards is playing against teams with different styles, especially a fast paced squad when they’re used to playing a slower tempo. Franz passed the test with flying colors as he quarterbacked a come from behind victory in the fourth quarter to send his Bulldogs to the finals of the Edmond Open. He was often picked up 94 feet and he was never flustered or looked tired. It was particular impressive how quick and controlled his spin moves and other counters were to gain separation to bring the ball up the court and get Edmond Memorial into their sets.  He scored big buckets throughout, hitting the occasional three and even scored a huge go ahead score in the closing moments off one of Memorial’s seemingly trademark halfcourt actions. The sophomore also matched his opponents disruptive energy on the defensive end, as he mixed a combination of moving his feet fundamentals and opportunistic quick hands.

Franz and his teammates have another big test on Saturday night, but with the sophomore playing with poise beyond his young years they’ll have a chance to gain momentum going into the second half of district play.