27p 16r 1s 1b (58% shooting)

-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.

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.

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.