The Fuss about Frankamp
It's official, Conner Frankamp has found a new home with the Wichita State Shockers. The Kansas University transfer will be eligible to join the Shockers on the court after the first semester next season. But at the end of the day, what's all the excitement about?
First, Frankamp was ranked on average in polls as a Top 40 recruit for the graduating class of 2013. Rivals.com placed him at No. 34 while ESPN gave him a solid No. 46 ranking. Second, at North High, he scored 2,295 points and averaged 31.1 points, 3.8 assists and 3.5 rebounds as a senior. Frankamp made 93 three-pointers, shot 49.2 percent from three-point range and 91.7 percent from the free-throw line. Third, he was a major asset to KU in their NCAA Tournament run, hitting double digits in their win over Eastern Kentucky and an unfortunate loss to Stanford.
The numbers don't lie. Frankamp seems to have bountiful potential to work with for Coach Marshall and the Shockers. And if all works out, he'll be on the court on December 12, 2015 once WSU finals have ended. Frankcamp would also be eligible to play in the 2016-17 and 2017-18. Rumors of Baker leaving early for the NBA increase the excitement around a strong player like Frankcamp joining Shocker Nation.
Only time will tell. We'll all have to wait until next December to see the fate of Frankamp and the Shocks. Until then, Play Angry!
xoxo Kaitie