Despite several key additions to the lineup, Potomac looked close to midseason form in a runaway Sunday win over St. Anne’s-Belfield thanks in large part to its biggest addition in Franklin. A quickly-emerging swingman who really started coming into his own last year at Bishop O’Connell, Franklin is shifting from a complementary piece to a go-to scorer and showed little sign of needing to adjust to the new role. Franklin was effective and efficient pouring in buckets from all over the floor, particularly showcasing his smooth release and feathery shooting touch as a dynamic threat both off the catch and pulling up off the bounce. He shows fluid athleticism and a capable handle in open space with the ability to use his length to extend around rotating bigs as a finisher at the rim. There’s still room for things to slow down for Franklin as a decisionmaker but his physical profile and ability to put the ball in the hole consistently make him an intriguing prospect to monitor at the D1 level.

Franklin got off to a slow start in his team’s opener Sunday against Boys Latin (MD), but picked it up in the second half while scoring 10 of his 13 points. He carried that momentum into their next matchup against Meade (MD), posting another 13 as the Panthers picked up an easy win in a game that was ended early.

The 6-foot-5 Franklin transferred from Bishop O’Connell (VA) and reclassified from 2027 to 2028 this summer. He provides Potomac School with a versatile offensive threat and has the tools to put together a monster junior campaign.

Franklin makes the move to The Potomac School and has reclassified to the 2028 class. He is a skilled wing with good positional size and strength who has established himself as an efficient perimeter shot maker. Franklin can also create his own offense off the dribble and plays with a good feel for the game. Already reporting multiple mid-major offers, he is an intriguing addition to a talented 2028 class.

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-The top statistical performer of the day, the rising junior prospect really battled and almost brought his team all the way back from a 13 points down. On a day when the perimeter jumper wasn’t falling, Franklin rushed into the paint to rebound his misses to extend possessions to run a set or score immediately with a putback around the rim. Franklin turned a steal into an AND1 lay at the rim, sprinted hard to get out in front of his matchup in transition to throw down a 1-handed dunk, and closed out possessions with a defensive rebound to fuel the afore-mentioned run. His blend of size, motor, and skillset should make him arguably the top impact transfer in the league as Bullis looks to push for an IAC title.

Franklin will end up being one of the more coveted prospect in the VA 2028 class thanks to his ability to play on/off the ball at 6’5.” His fluidity, pace and decision-making are all aspects that clearly translate to the next level and while he’s prided himself in being a productive utility player over the last couple of seasons, it’s his time to be a primary guy at Potomac School and there are plenty of reasons to be excited. I always love to see how players bounce back after a rough performance because they’re bound to happen. The way he responded to his rough outing against Bishop O’Connell was loud, and by that I mean a 30-point outburst that included hauling in seven rebounds in a win versus a scrappy Bethel group. Despite him having lows leading up to the Bethel game, he remained confident that his dependable jumper would find its way back and it did just that while mixing things up off the bounce and using his length around the cup when he found edges in driving lanes.

A reclass from 2027, Franklin had a big two weeks at DMV Live. He is a wing with good size, a high level shot maker and a perimeter prospect who can create his own offense off the dribble. Franklin has good strength and a good feel for the game. He is hearing from many Division I programs heading into July.

Great redemption game for Franklin after he and Potomac ran into a buzzsaw that is Bishop O’Connell yesterday. The 6-foot-5 guard was back playing with great pace, being efficient with his approach off the bounce and sinking jumpers of all varieties with his feathery touch. When he’s playing at this level, this Potomac team has a chance to be true contenders in the MAC in 2026-27 and beyond. His production breeds winning and no better example of his 30-point, 7-rebound performance leading Potomac to an early morning win over a tough Bethel group.

Franklin was one of the talents that O’Connell lost in the transfer portal as he made the move to Potomac School along with reclassing to 2028. One of the better prospects I observed this weekend, Franklin continues to be a on a heater of a spring/summer with the efficient overall style of play that he brings as a guard/wing. Everything he does comes within the flow and when he’s operating off the bounce, there’s a great pace to his attack combined with awareness for when to look for his own or manipulate the defense with his eyes to open up a look for a teammate. He’s a presence on the glass and was effective in hauling misses in defensively and sparking transition himself. Franklin received offers from Grambling State and Wagner after averaging 20.5PPG, 6.8RPG and 2.0APG.

Franklin’s decision to reclass and transfer to The Potomac School could end up benefiting him from a recruiting perspective pretty significantly. He’s been glowing this spring and summer with Team Breakdown DMV as a Swiss army knife that can play multiple positions, bring stability and flow to the offense with high-IQ plays and defend four positions. All of the things that he brings to the floor are going to be easy for college staffs to envision him in their system.

Franklin has announced a move to Potomac School along with a reclassification to the 2028 class, adding even more intrigue to an already impressive trajectory. The wing with good size enjoyed a breakout spring with Team Breakdown, consistently producing against quality competition and showcasing a polished offensive skill set. Franklin is an efficient shot maker who scores within the flow of the offense while also possessing the ability to create his own shot off the dribble. He combines good strength with above average athleticism, allowing him to finish through contact, attack closeouts, and impact the game in multiple ways. His feel for the game stands out, as he consistently makes smart decisions and plays with poise beyond his years. W