(2019) SG Armaan Franklin to IU

[Choopy]

Armaan’s at the game tonight sitting next to Leal.


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[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Cathedral over Roncalli 60-44.  Franklin 27 pts.; 7-8 on FT.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Carmel defeats Cathedral in the opening round of the Marion County Tournament 71 - 56.  Franklin with 25 pts. and 5 reb.   

Butler bound John Michael Mulloy had 17 pts. and 21 reb. for Carmel

 

UPDATE:  Cathedral senior guard and Indiana recruit Armaan Franklin did his best to keep the Irish close. He finished with a game-high 25 points, including 15 in the final quarter, but it wasn’t enough. No other Cathedral player finished with more than eight points.

Game write-up:  https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/high-school/2019/01/09/indiana-high-school-basketball-carmel-tops-cathedral-armaan-franklin-karsten-windlan/2523505002/

 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

In the Indianapolis City Tournament, Cathedral with a 59-44 opening round win.  Franklin with 26 pts. and 7-7 from the line.

[DChoosier]

6 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

In the Indianapolis City Tournament, Cathedral with a 59-44 opening round win.  Franklin with 26 pts. and 7-7 from the line.

Thanks for the update. Franklin is having a hell of a year (and sounds like a great kid). Look forward to seeing him in Bloomington.

[Uspshoosier]

Final: Cathedral 76, Ritter 61. Armaan Franklin with 23 points and 11 rebounds. Irish will play Wednesday night for City championship.
Kyle Neddenriep


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[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Some cute back and forth between Armaan and his mother.

Hoosier Sound inital tweet - If you would like to catch our interview live, we will be going on with Ms. India Franklin at 7:00pm, est., tomorrow night right before the Northwestern game. Subscribe on YouTube so you don't miss out!

To which Armaan tweeted:  This is a mistake

To which his mother India Franklin @indii5000 responded:  You will thank me later.

Both had emojis with their tweets but btb wouldn't allow them to post.

 

 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

BTB has been a pretty down place lately as it relates to our basketball program but do yourself a favor and spend 55 minutes of your life listening to this interview with Armaan's mother.  Tremendous insight on Armaan's childhood and his recruitment by IU.  About 35 min. in she discusses the relationship between the Franklin and Brooks' families - no revelations but there is a close personal relationship between the families.  And at about 44 min. she discusses the situation that got her ejected from the game in New Castle.  And the wrap-up is her thoughts on how this season is going.  Wonderfully refreshing from a great lady.

I don't know if Mrs. Franklin follows Armaan's thread but if she does, I want her to know she is most definitely a 5-star mom.  

https://www.indianahq.com/read/5c47d61011e4b900149eae26/interview-with-india-franklin-e072-ths

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Championship game of the Indianapolis City Tournament underway with Cathedral facing Crispus Attucks.   End of first quarter:  Cathedral 20, Attucks 15.  Armaan Franklin has 14 points, including four 3-pointers.

Halftime: Cathedral 38, Attucks 27. Armaan Franklin is dominating, has 23 points, including five 3-pointers.  8-9 FG, 5-6 3FG, 6 rebs

Final Score:  Cathedral 78, Crispus Attucks 48.  Armaan Franklin 29 (9-11 FG, 6-8 3FG), 11 rebs, 5 asts, 3 stls

Pretty good night's work Armaan.

 

Edited January 24, 2019 by Class of '66 Old Fart
Final Score and Stats

[RatpigHoosier]

Man, with the year he’s having I’m so glad we got him. Not sure how Newman is doing this year but I highly doubt it’s at this level. I’m excited he’s a Hoosier.


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[rbkl]

7 hours ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

BTB has been a pretty down place lately as it relates to our basketball program but do yourself a favor and spend 55 minutes of your life listening to this interview with Armaan's mother.  Tremendous insight on Armaan's childhood and his recruitment by IU.  About 35 min. in she discusses the relationship between the Franklin and Brooks' families - no revelations but there is a close personal relationship between the families.  And at about 44 min. she discusses the situation that got her ejected from the game in New Castle.  And the wrap-up is her thoughts on how this season is going.  Wonderfully refreshing from a great lady.

I don't know if Mrs. Franklin follows Armaan's thread but if she does, I want her to know she is most definitely a 5-star mom.  

https://www.indianahq.com/read/5c47d61011e4b900149eae26/interview-with-india-franklin-e072-ths

Thank you for sharing! It was a tremendously insightful conversation with Armaan's mom. My favorite quote was .... at the age of 3, Armaan on continuing soccer, "No..... I think I am going to retire and play basketball." Hahah.

Hopefully we can get more unique interviews like this one if you enjoyed it.

[ViaSwiss]

It looks like Aarmon has really worked on his 3 ball. Does anyone have his Jr to Sr year 3pt% ?

[Brass Cannon]

10 minutes ago, ViaSwiss said:

It looks like Aarmon has really worked on his 3 ball. Does anyone have his Jr to Sr year 3pt% ?

Jumped from 35 to 40 percent

[mark1981]

1 hour ago, Brass Cannon said:

Jumped from 35 to 40 percent

What's he doing Friday @ 6:30?

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Jason Delaney - Cathedral Coach:  Armaan Franklin’s stat line from the Indianapolis City Championship win: 29 points (9-11 shooting 6-8 from 3), 11 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals, guarded their leading scorer averaging over 17PPG & held him to 5 points. Armaan does it all on both end

[HinnyHoosier]

23 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Jason Delaney - Cathedral Coach:  Armaan Franklin’s stat line from the Indianapolis City Championship win: 29 points (9-11 shooting 6-8 from 3), 11 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals, guarded their leading scorer averaging over 17PPG & held him to 5 points. Armaan does it all on both end

Man, just having a strong year. He seems confident. I hope it carries over to Bloomington.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

From an Indy Star article discussing Indiana all-stars.

Armaan Franklin, Cathedral: The 6-5 Franklin, an Indiana recruit, is as versatile an offensive threat as anyone on this list. Franklin is averaging 22.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.1 steals and 2.1 assists per game. He is shooting 52 percent from the field and 39 percent from the 3-point line for the 4A seventh-ranked Irish (14-4). Franklin was a core Junior All-Star last season, averaging 23.0 points and 7.8 rebounds.

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/high-school/2019/01/31/indystar-indiana-all-stars-whos-lock-whos-bubble-indiana-high-school-basketball/2699617002/

[Walking Boot of Doom]

Man. He’s gonna be a solid Hoosier.


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[Rico]

I got a buddy that lives in Noblesville.  He knows his basketball, goes to a lot of games in the Indy area.  He says that Franklin is the best player he has ever seen at the HS level.  And that tells me something.  Same guy, years ago, told me to keep an eye on Matt Howard.

[Old Friend]

20 minutes ago, Rico said:

I got a buddy that lives in Noblesville.  He knows his basketball, goes to a lot of games in the Indy area.  He says that Franklin is the best player he has ever seen at the HS level.  And that tells me something.  Same guy, years ago, told me to keep an eye on Matt Howard.

He's really good, but this is a reach.   Did your buddy see Eric Gordon in high school?  Gary Harris?  Trey Lyles?   Zac Irvin?  Trevon Blueitt? (the best comparison, I think)  Kyle Guy?   Is he old enough to have seen Greg Oden or Cody Zeller?

Franklin's good, but best he's ever seen?   Who has he seen?  Serious question.