Donovan Franklin joined the men's basketball program in the summer of 2024. He brings in a variety of playing experiences from different levels across different states and countries.
• July 10, 2024 – Hired as Men's Basketball Graduate Assistant Coach (click
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PLAYER IMPACT:
• Coached one GLVC Second Team All-Conference selection in his time at McKendree
• Coached one GLVC All-Defensive Team All-Conference selection in his time at McKendree
TEAM IMPACT:
• Gave the team its best start in conference play (3-0) since their induction in the 2012-13 season (2024-25)
• Helped lead the team to their fifth-straight GLVC Championship Tournament appearance and sixth overall in its history
• O'Fallon Township High School Panthers (2011-2015)
• Gulf Coast State College Commodores (2015-2016)
• Indiana State University Sycamores (2016-2017)
• Pittsburg State University Gorillas (2017-2019)
• Killester Basketball Club (2019-2020)
• St. Louis Spirits (2020-2022)
• MIAA All-Conference Honorable Mention (2018)
• MIAA Third Team All-Conference (2019)
• Earned his Bachelor’s degree from Pittsburg State University in 2019
• Currently pursuing his Master's degree in teaching at McKendree University
Last Updated on 06/02/2025
