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Javon Franklin signs with Auburn basketball
AUBURN, Ala. – Javon Franklin, a 6-foot-7, 218-pound forward from Little Rock, Ark. and Holmes CC (Miss.) has signed his national letter of intent to Auburn University, head coach Bruce Pearl (https://auburntigers.com/coaches.aspx?rc=182) announced Saturday.
Franklin, who has three years of eligibility, averaged 10.8 points and 8.2 rebounds per game as a freshman before suffering a season-ending leg injury one game into his sophomore campaign.
"Javon fills a lot of holes for us because of his size, athleticism and versatility," Pearl said. "With three years of eligibility remaining, he has a chance to make a real impact on our program.
"He is a high-level athlete, defender and rebounder. We've had great success with players with that kind of size, speed and athleticism."
Franklin finished 19th in the country with a 63.2 field goal percentage during his freshman campaign in 2017-18.
He was also one of the top shot blockers in the NJCAA with a total of 72 blocks, good for 15th overall.
Franklin reached double figures in scoring 16 times and nine times in rebounds, while totaling seven double-doubles.
He has also shown the ability to share the ball as he compiled 12 games with three-plus assists.
Franklin attended Parkview HS in Little Rock, Ark. where he averaged 16.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.1 blocks, 1.9 assists and 1.8 steals as a senior during in 2016-17 season. He led the Patriots to a 28-6 record and was named the 2017 Full Court Award Player of the Year.
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Very nice. Sounds like a damn good get.
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Can he play tackle?