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1998-99 (Jr. at Illinois)
- Earned All-American honors in doubles.
- Selected to All-Big Ten and Academic All-Big Ten teams.
- Tabbed team's Most Improved Player at the end of the season.
- Played No. 2 singles, compiling a record of 26-3.
- Had the team's best winning percentage (35-10, .778).
- Paired with All-American Oliver Freelove to go 34-9 overall and 12-1 in conference play.
- Went a perfect 12-0 in doubles at the Atkins Tennis Center.
1997-98: (So. at Illinois)
- Named to All-Big Ten team for the second time.
- Qualified for NCAA Doubles Championship.
- Climbed to No. 33 in nation, going 22-17 (11-2 in Big Ten) in singles.
- Went 9-0 in league play with Freelove at No. 1 doubles.
1996-97: (Fr. at Illinois)
- Chosen as conference Freshman of the Year.
- Picked as school's Male Newcomer of the Year.
- Amassed a mark of 29-10 in singles, going 9-5 at No. 1 and 6-1 at No. 2.
- Named Illinois' Player to Watch.
Prep/Juniors:
- Among the top 20 juniors in the country, was ranked No.1 in Southern section.
- Won National Doubles Championships at U.S. Grass Courts and Junior Davis Cup three straight years.
- Winningest player in St. Pius X history.
Franklin on Franklin:
- Most memorable experience: Winning Big Tens my freshman year.
- I want to remembered as: The best team player ever at this school.
- The media should ask me about: My personality on the court.
- Born Sept. 23, 1977 in Cleveland, Tenn.
- Parents are Cary and Shirley Franklin.
- Majoring in economics.
- Selected Illinois over Tennessee, Florida, Notre Dame and Florida State.
- Was introduced to the game by professional tennis player Paul Annacone.
- Member of the National Honor Society.
- Favorite athlete is Pete Sampras.
Franklin's Career Statistics
| 1998-99 | 35-10 | 12-0 | 35-9 | 12-1 |
| 1997-98 | 22-17 | 11-2 | 17-10 | 9-0 |
| 1996-97 | 29-11 | 8-3 | 21-10 | 8-3 |
| Totals | 86-38 | 31-5 | 73-29 | 29-4 |
