Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Robert Christopher Franks Jr. is an American professional basketball player known for his scoring ability and versatility on the court.

Player Profile

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

Player Archetype / Play Style

Robert Franks’ player archetype is that of an interior-perimeter scoring forward, a modern combo big who can function as a stretch four while still bringing enough rebounding and physicality to moonlight closer to the five. Defensively, he fits more as a size-and-effort frontcourt piece than a pure anchor, using his frame, length and competitiveness to battle on the glass, absorb contact and hold up across power forwards and some centers, even if rim protection is not the central value of his game. Offensively, Franks is at his best as a primary or high-volume secondary scorer, because he can space the floor, hit threes at a strong clip, attack mismatches, score inside the arc and carry real usage when a team needs frontcourt shot creation. Physically, he has good size for a forward at 201 cm with a strong build and enough mobility to play either frontcourt spot depending on the lineup. Altogether, his play style is built around versatile scoring, rebounding presence and lineup flexibility, making him the kind of forward who can stretch defenses, punish smaller matchups and give teams a legitimate offensive focal point in the frontcourt. (nbl.com.au)

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.

Sources:

NBL — Bullets Sign Former Orlando Magic Forward Robert Franks
Basketball.com.au — ‘Flush it’: Perfect metaphor for woeful Bullets
NBL — Where Your Team’s at for NBL23