Hall of Fame
Franklin, a four-year starting guard on the men’s basketball team, remains the most prolific scorer in Pioneer basketball history. Franklin is the only Pioneer player to score over 2,000 points (2,020) in his career. He was selected an honorable mention NAIA All-American in 1975 and 1976 before earning second team All-American honors in 1977. Franklin’s jersey number (#14) remains the only number in Pioneer history to be retired. He also led the team to the postseason in all four years of play. Franklin, who played under coach Jerry Conboy, also holds the school record for career steals (314).
