Suiting up with a handful of his soon-to-be AAU teammates on the New Balance circuits, Franklin gave a glimpse of what should be a big spring in store with a smooth 30-point performance. Despite the loss, Franklin was among the most dynamic scorers to take the floor all night, showcasing his multi-level attack. He was effective as a shotmaker both off the catch and getting into the midrange off the dribble while also showing his athleticism in the open floor on a number of highlight finishes. Franklin has been playing at a consistently high level dating back to the high school season and should be on D1 radars heading into a crucial spring and summer.

Coming back to South Jersey after a year across the river at Archbishop Ryan (PA), Franklin has given the Panthers an immediate boost after having to sit the early portion of the season due to NJ transfer rules. Averaging close to 17 points a game for a new-look Camden group that earned the second seed in SJ Group 2, Franklin is a pure three-level scorer who’s shown he can generate offense efficiently from an off-ball role. He’s a proficient threat as a spotup shooter, opening up his dribble-drive game to get all the way to the rim or stop and pop in the midrange. Franklin is a smooth, fluid athlete with great length in the backcourt and some explosiveness near the rim. He’s coming off arguably his best career game, a 33-point outburst over Woodbury in the Camden County semifinals, and should be a popular name among scholarship-level programs this spring and summer.

After sitting the beginning portion of the season due to transfer rules, Franklin has been a consistent standout as a junior and continued that trend with a 16-point effort in the win. Franklin was a consistently dangerous off-ball weapon whether running the wing in transition or spotting up in the halfcourt. He made quick decisions whether to catch and shoot or attack off the bounce, showing a smooth stroke off both the catch and dribble with a quick first step getting to the rim. His scoring ability and rangy athleticism continue to have Franklin tracking as a clear scholarship-level prospect.

Franklin does a good job maneuvering to different spots off the bounce. He was able to play out of screens in the half-court. Franklin was in good spots to get rebounds. His ability to get the ball and go was seen during camp. He uses his angles well on the attack. Franklin was a threat to space the floor. I like how he stays involved in the game and has his fingerprints all over the game.

Another transfer who made the jump over the bridge from Eastern (NJ), Franklin actually saw an uptick in his production from his freshman year along with the notable jump in competition. A long and athletic presence in the backcourt, he possesses a good deal of polish as a scorer and finisher. He plays effectively at all three levels offensively, though will have to continue to work on his consistency from the perimeter. We look forward to seeing him continue learning to apply his physical tools elsewhere on the game outside of scoring.

Franklin played very aggressive sparked Ryan early with a handful of baskets. He made his presence felt from behind the arc. He was also able to turn defense to offense. Franklin made the most of his chances at the charity stripe. He was comfortable playing in transition. Franklin made plays for others in the flow of the game. He was tied in scoring with 20 points.

The athletic and wiry Franklin has gelled quickly with AR star Brandon Russell Brandon Russell 6'5" | SG Archbishop Ryan | 2025 State PA , and we predict this duo will be a force in the PCL for 2024-25. On Saturday he thrived playing off the ball and knocking down catch and shoot threes. Franklin did a fantastic job moving along the arc while staying in the primary ball handler’s line of vision. Once he caught the ball, he promptly got his feet set and then let it fly with his quick release. His speed and instincts led to a slew of fast break scoring opportunities. Franklin’s basketball IQ and court vision produced a handful of impressive dimes. On defense he was a plus player who guarded multiple positions.  

This former New Jersey standout (Eastern HS) debuted with AR in June at Philly HS Live and impressed with several double-digit scoring efforts. Franklin is a multi-skilled guard with the speed and handles to carve up opposing defenses off the dribble. He can get to the cup and finish with a dunk on a defender’s head or a creative kiss off the glass. If a defender sags off him, Franklin will hit the three-ball. Franklin is also a dangerous transition scorer. In addition to all these scoring skills, Franklin possesses the court vision and basketball IQ to work as a pass first primary ball handler.