Last Updated on January 7, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
Robert Christopher Franks Jr. is an American professional basketball player known for his scoring ability and versatility on the court.
Personal Information:
- Full Name: Robert Christopher Franks Jr.
- Nationality: American
- Age: Born December 18, 1996
- Hometown: Vancouver, Washington, USA
- Height: 6 feet 9 inches (206 cm)
- Weight: 225 pounds (102 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 10 inches
- Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)
- Jersey Number: 0
- Position: Power Forward
Educational and Athletic Background:
- High School: Evergreen High School, Vancouver, Washington
- College: Washington State University (2015–2019)
Professional Career:
- NBA Draft: Undrafted in 2019
- Teams Played For:
- Greensboro Swarm (2019–2020)
- Stockton Kings (2020)
- Lakeland Magic (2021)
- Orlando Magic (2021)
- Brisbane Bullets (2021–2022)
- Adelaide 36ers (2022–2023)
- Hapoel Gilboa Galil (2023)
- Nagoya Diamond Dolphins (2023–2024)
- Ibaraki Robots (2024–present)
- Championships: NBA G League champion with Lakeland Magic (2021)
Personal Life:
- Children: Information not publicly available
- Siblings: Information not publicly available
Fun Facts
- Franks had a standout college career at Washington State University, earning First-team All-Pac-12 honors in 2019 and being named the Pac-12 Most Improved Player in 2018.
- After going undrafted in 2019, he began his professional career in the NBA G League, achieving a championship with the Lakeland Magic in 2021.
- He had a brief stint in the NBA with the Orlando Magic before continuing his career internationally, playing in Australia, Israel, and Japan.
- As of 2024, Franks is playing for the Ibaraki Robots in Japan’s B.League.