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Ayanna Franks

Guard
WINDSOR HS
WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-9
Press Release

Peak Performance

25.7

Average Points (per game)

13.1

Average Rebounds (per game)

4.2

Average Steals (per game)

2.4

Average Assists (per game)
“Not only is she almost unstoppable offensively, she’s a very good defender and exceptional rebounder. She’s willing to play hard at both ends of the floor—she’s a great player.”
Sheila King
Head Coach - head coach of Berlin High School
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-9 senior guard averaged 25.7 points and 13.1 rebounds per game this past season, leading the Warriors (19-8) to the Class L state quarterfinals. Franks also averaged 4.2 steals and 2.4 assists per game. A 2024 McDonald’s All-American Game nominee, she concluded her prep career with 2,042 points.

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Academic Achievement

Franks has maintained a 3.97 weighted GPA in the classroom. She has signed a national letter of intent to play basketball on scholarship at the University of Rhode Island this fall.

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Exemplary Character

A National Honor Society member, Franks has volunteered locally as a youth basketball coach and guest speaker. She has also participated in the school’s marching and symphonic band, the theater program and as a member of Windsor’s leadership council and student council.