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Conner Frankamp
View on WikipediaConner Michael Frankamp (born July 16, 1995) is an American-Georgian[1] professional basketball player for Start Lublin of the Polish Basketball League (PLK). He played college basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks and Wichita State. He was named to the third team all-Missouri Valley Conference as a junior, averaging 9 points and 3 assists per game. Frankamp entered the 2018 NBA draft but was not selected in the draft's two rounds.
Key Information
High school career
[edit]Frankamp played for Wichita North High School in Wichita, Kansas under coach Gary Squires. During high school, he was a four-star recruit who was ranked No. 46 in the ESPN 100 and No. 34 on Rivals’ Class of 2013 list. As a senior at Wichita North, he averaged 31.1 points, 3.8 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 2.5 steals per game and, for the second-straight year, was tabbed as one of Kansas’ top five players for all classifications by The Wichita Eagle.
College career
[edit]Frankamp played for one season for the Kansas Jayhawks and for three seasons with Wichita State. During his first college year with Kansas, Frankamp was a bench player, averaging 2.6 points per game. The next year, he transferred to Wichita State.[2] During his tenure with the team, Frankamp was named to the Third team All-Missouri Valley Conference as a junior and was the Missouri Valley Conference MVP the same year.[3] As a senior, he averaged 10.6 points and 2.2 assists per game with the Shockers.[4]
Professional career
[edit]Beroe
[edit]After going undrafted at the 2018 NBA draft, Frankamp joined Beroe of the NBL, He went on to average 19.3 points and 4.3 assists per game.[5]
Rethymno Cretan Kings
[edit]The following year, Frankamp was added to the Los Angeles Lakers Summer League roster but only appeared in three games and was not offered a contract by the team.[6] Later this season, he joined Rethymno Cretan Kings of the Greek Basket League.[7] During the season, Frankamp played in the Greek League All-Star game and competed in the three point contest.[8] (20.8 points and 4.1 assists per game).
Murcia
[edit]On June 9, 2020, Frankamp signed with UCAM Murcia of the Liga ACB.[9] He scored 24 points in a 93–80 win against Movistar Estudiantes on September 24.[10]
Zenit Saint Petersburg
[edit]On June 21, 2021, Frankamp officially signed with Russian club Zenit Saint Petersburg of the VTB United League and the EuroLeague.[11]
He left the team after the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.[12]
Promitheas Patras
[edit]On April 8, 2022, Frankamp returned to Greece, signing with Promitheas Patras.[13] On May 13 of the same year, he abruptly parted ways with the club, just before the start of the Greek Basket League playoffs. In only 8 games, Frankamp averaged 13.3 points, 1.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1 steal, playing around 27 minutes per contest.
Limoges
[edit]On May 18, 2022, he has signed with CSP Limoges of the LNB Pro A.[14]
Gaziantep Basketbol
[edit]On July 14, 2022, he signed with Gaziantep Basketbol of the Basketbol Süper Ligi and the FIBA Europe Cup.[15]
AfterShocks
[edit]Frankamp has played for the AfterShocks, a team of Wichita State alumni, competing in The Basketball Tournament (TBT), an annual single-elimination bracket tournament.[16]
Río Breogán
[edit]On October 8, 2023, Connor Frankamp signed with CB Breogán of the Liga ACB and the Basketball Champions League.[17]
New Taipei CTBC DEA
[edit]On November 4, 2024, Frankamp signed with the New Taipei CTBC DEA of the Taiwan Professional Basketball League (TPBL).[18] On January 17, 2025, New Taipei CTBC DEA terminated the contract relationship with Frankamp.[19]
Start Lublin
[edit]On December 14, 2025, he signed with Start Lublin of the Polish Basketball League (PLK).[20]
National team career
[edit]Frankamp played with the junior youth national teams of the United States. With the USA, he played at the 2011 FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship, where he won a gold medal. He also played with the USA junior national team at the 2012 FIBA Under-17 World Championship, where he also won a gold medal.[21]
Frankamp later gained Georgian citizenship, in order to become a member of the senior men's Georgian national team.[22]
Career statistics
[edit]Domestic Leagues
[edit]Regular season
[edit]| Legend | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | Games played | MPG | Minutes per game | FG% | Field goal percentage |
| 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage | RPG | Rebounds per game |
| APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game | BPG | Blocks per game |
| PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high | Led the league | |
Note: Only games in the primary domestic competitions are included. Therefore, games in cup or European competitions are left out.
| Year | Team | League | GP | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–19 | Beroe | NBL | 30 | 28.1 | .520 | .486 | .848 | 2.6 | 4.2 | 1.3 | .1 | 19.3 |
References
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- ^ "Conner Frankamp Transferring from Kansas: Latest Details, Analysis and Reaction". Bleacherreport.com. October 31, 2014. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
- ^ Heying, Travis. "Wichita State guard Conner Frankamp was named MVP of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament on Sunday".
- ^ Eldridge, Taylor (June 26, 2019). "'I feel like I'm good enough': WSU's Conner Frankamp gets shot in NBA Summer League". The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
- ^ "Frankamp signs overseas pro deal". Thesunflower.com. August 14, 2018. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
- ^ "Conner Frankamp to play for Lakers in NBA Summer League". Kwch.com. June 26, 2019. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
- ^ "Conner Frankamp Signs in Greece With Rethymno". Ballersabroad.com. June 13, 2019. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
- ^ "Team Maciulis beats Team Calathes in ESAKE All-Star Game". eurohoops.net. February 9, 2019. Retrieved February 18, 2019.
- ^ "Conner Frankamp joins UCAM Murcia". Sportando. June 9, 2020. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
- ^ "Liga Endesa Day 2 Recap". Eurohoops. September 24, 2020. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
- ^ "Conner Frankamp inks with Zenit". Sportando. June 21, 2021. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
- ^ "Guerre en Ukraine : ces joueurs étrangers qui n'ont pas quitté les équipes russes engagées en Euroleague | Basket Europe". March 11, 2022.
- ^ "Official: Conner Frankamp is a new member of Promitheas Patras". basketnews.com. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
- ^ "Conner Frankamp joins Limoges CSP". Sportando. May 18, 2022. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
- ^ "Conner Frankamp Gaziantep Basketbol'da!". Gaziantep Basketbol (in Turkish). 2022-07-14. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
- ^ Eldridge, Taylor (July 19, 2021). "How Wichita's Conner Frankamp became one of TBT's most clutch players for AfterShocks". The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved July 20, 2021 – via MSN.com.
- ^ EP (2023-10-08). "Conner Frankamp ficha por el Breogán". Diario AS (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-10-17.
- ^ "真相只有一個! 中信特攻新洋將柯南加盟、浩勝遭釋出". ETtoday. November 4, 2024. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ "#人員公告". Facebook. 新北中信特攻籃球隊 New Taipei CTBC DEA. January 17, 2025. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
- ^ "Frankamp wzmacnia PGE Start". plk.pl (in Polish). December 14, 2025. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ^ Conner FRANKAMP (USA) participated in 2 FIBA / FIBA Zones events.
- ^ Conner Frankamp gets Georgian passport and will join the team for February games.
External links
[edit]Conner Frankamp
View on GrokipediaEarly career
High school career
Conner Frankamp attended Wichita North High School in Wichita, Kansas, from 2009 to 2013, where he developed into a standout basketball player known for his sharpshooting and playmaking abilities.[4] As the Wichita City League's all-time leading scorer with 2,275 points, Frankamp broke the previous record held by future University of Kansas teammate Perry Ellis during his high school tenure.[4][3] In his senior year of 2012–13, Frankamp averaged 31.1 points, 3.8 assists, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.5 steals per game, earning first-team all-state honors in Kansas.[3][9] His scoring prowess was highlighted by a career-high 52 points in a double-overtime loss to Wichita Northwest as a sophomore, setting a Wichita City League single-game record.[10] Frankamp also showcased his three-point shooting at the national level by winning the 2013 American Family Insurance High School Three-Point Challenge during the NCAA Final Four weekend, where he made 22 of 25 attempts in the final round.[4][11] Nationally, Frankamp was recognized as a four-star recruit, ranked No. 46 in the ESPN 100 and No. 34 by Rivals for the Class of 2013.[4] His high school team, the Redskins, reached the Class 6A state tournament in 2013 but fell in the first round to Blue Valley West, 41–35, concluding Frankamp's prep career without a state championship.[12][13] Frankamp's recruitment drew interest from multiple programs, including Boston College and Creighton, but he orally committed to the University of Kansas in July 2011 and officially signed in November 2012, paving the way for his college transition.[14][4]College career
Frankamp began his college basketball career at the University of Kansas, where he played as a freshman during the 2013–14 season.[5] Appearing in 27 games off the bench, he averaged 2.5 points, 0.6 rebounds, and 0.6 assists per game in 8.3 minutes of play, shooting 34.4% from the field and 31.3% from three-point range.[5] His role was limited due to a deep rotation featuring established senior guards like Elijah Johnson and Naadir Tharpe.[15] Following the season, Frankamp transferred to his hometown program, Wichita State, in December 2014, citing a desire for more playing time and familiarity with the local team.[15] Per NCAA transfer rules, he redshirted the 2014–15 season and became eligible starting in 2015–16.[16] As a sophomore with the Wichita State Shockers in 2015–16, Frankamp transitioned to a larger role, appearing in all 28 games and averaging 6.1 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.0 assist per game in 17.1 minutes.[5] He shot 38.8% from the field and 35.0% from beyond the arc, contributing to the team's Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) regular-season championship.[5][3] In his junior year of 2016–17, Frankamp emerged as a key contributor, starting 25 of 36 games and averaging 8.9 points, 1.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 0.8 steals per game in 23.9 minutes.[5] He led the MVC with 73 three-pointers made at a 44.0% clip, earning Third Team All-MVC honors as the first Wichita native to achieve that distinction in 18 years.[5][3] Frankamp was also named the MVC Tournament Most Outstanding Player after averaging 15.3 points and hitting 11 of 22 three-pointers in three games, including 19 points in the championship win over Illinois State, helping the Shockers secure the title and an NCAA Tournament berth.[3][17] During his senior season in 2017–18, Frankamp started 24 of 31 games, averaging 10.6 points, 1.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 0.7 steals per game in 23.9 minutes while shooting 42.8% from the field and 36.4% from three.[5] He set a school record with a 40-game streak of making at least one three-pointer and earned AAC Honor Roll recognition.[3] In the NCAA Tournament first round against Marshall, Frankamp exploded for a career-high 27 points on 6-of-9 three-point shooting in his final college game, despite the 81–75 loss.[18] Over his college career, Frankamp appeared in 122 games (95 at Wichita State), totaling 889 points at 7.3 per game, with notable efficiency in three-point shooting (39.0% career at WSU).[3][5] His contributions helped Wichita State win two MVC regular-season titles (2016, 2017) and reach three consecutive NCAA Tournaments.[3]| Season | Team | GP | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | FG% | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–14 | Kansas | 27 | 8.3 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.1 | .344 | .313 |
| 2015–16 | Wichita State | 28 | 17.1 | 6.1 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.3 | .388 | .350 |
| 2016–17 | Wichita State | 36 | 23.9 | 8.9 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 0.8 | .446 | .440 |
| 2017–18 | Wichita State | 31 | 23.9 | 10.6 | 1.8 | 2.3 | 0.7 | .428 | .364 |
| Career | 122 | 18.6 | 7.4 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 0.5 | .422 | .379 |
Professional career
Beroe
Following his graduation from Wichita State University, Conner Frankamp signed with BC Beroe of the Bulgarian National Basketball League (NBL) in August 2018 as an undrafted free agent following the NBA draft.[19] In the 2018–2019 season, Frankamp emerged as a key guard for Beroe, averaging 19.8 points, 4.2 assists, and 2.8 rebounds per game across 47 appearances while playing 27.8 minutes per contest.[20] He led the team in scoring and showcased his shooting prowess, connecting on 47.1% of three-point attempts and 88.1% from the free-throw line.[20] Frankamp's contributions extended to the Balkan International Basketball League (BIBL), where Beroe finished first in the regular season with an 11–1 record before losing in the semifinals to Teuta Durrës.[21] In 12 BIBL games, he averaged 21.7 points, 4.8 assists, and 3.3 rebounds in 26.8 minutes, earning league-leading honors with 2.3 steals per game.[7][22] Beroe also advanced to the NBL semifinals, where they fell to Balkan Botevgrad. After one season with Beroe, Frankamp departed in June 2019 to join Rethymno Cretan Kings in Greece.[23]Rethymno Cretan Kings
In July 2019, following a successful stint in the Bulgarian League where he built a reputation as a consistent scorer, Conner Frankamp signed a contract with Rethymno Cretan Kings of the Greek Basket League.[23] During the 2019–2020 season, Frankamp became a primary offensive option for Rethymno, averaging 20.8 points, 4.1 assists, and 3.2 rebounds per game across 19 appearances while demonstrating high three-point shooting efficiency at 42.3%.[24] [25] His scoring prowess significantly bolstered the team's league campaign, highlighted by multiple standout games with 30-plus points, including a season-high 31 points in a February 2, 2020, loss to GS Lavrio.[26] The season came to an abrupt halt in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the Greek Basket League suspending operations amid widespread international shutdowns.[27] Frankamp parted ways with Rethymno via release in June 2020.[28]Murcia
In July 2020, Conner Frankamp signed a one-year contract with UCAM Murcia of Spain's top-tier Liga ACB, marking his entry into one of Europe's premier domestic leagues. This move followed his standout performance in the Greek Basket League, where he averaged 20.9 points per game the prior season, highlighting his transition from a scoring-dominant role to a more competitive environment.[2] During the 2020–2021 season, Frankamp emerged as a key contributor for Murcia, primarily serving as a starting point guard and averaging 25.9 minutes per game across 25 appearances in Liga ACB play.[2] He posted solid scoring numbers at 15.7 points per game, complemented by 3.5 assists and 2.2 rebounds, while shooting 42.5% from the field and 36.6% from three-point range.[2] Notable performances included a 24-point outing in a September 2020 victory over Movistar Estudiantes, underscoring his ability to adapt to the league's physicality and defensive intensity despite the step up from Greece. Frankamp's season was disrupted by a significant knee injury sustained in February 2021 while representing the Georgia national team in FIBA Europe Cup qualifiers, diagnosed as a bone edema with a non-displaced fracture in his right knee.[29] This sidelined him for approximately eight weeks, limiting his availability amid a deep rotation that included guards like Thad McFadden and Isaiah Taylor, who joined mid-season as a replacement.[29] Upon returning in May 2021, he contributed effectively in limited games, but the injury's timing hampered team consistency.[30] UCAM Murcia finished the regular season in 12th place with a 16–20 record, missing the playoffs for the third consecutive year and reflecting broader challenges in maintaining depth and avoiding injuries in a highly competitive league.[31] Frankamp's contract expired at the season's end, leading to his departure in June 2021 as he sought new opportunities abroad.Zenit Saint Petersburg
In June 2021, Frankamp signed a two-year contract with Zenit Saint Petersburg of the VTB United League and EuroLeague, joining as a backcourt reinforcement noted for his sharpshooting ability.[32] During the 2021–2022 season, Frankamp contributed to Zenit's competitive campaign, appearing in 17 EuroLeague games where he averaged 7.8 points, 1.4 assists, and 0.7 rebounds per game while shooting 43.8% from three-point range on 2.8 attempts.[2] In the VTB League, limited to 6 appearances due to the league's suspension amid geopolitical events, he posted averages of 6.3 points and 2.3 assists per game.[33] His efficient long-range shooting helped provide offensive spacing, supporting Zenit's strong early-season form in the EuroLeague, where the team compiled a 14–9 overall record before disruptions.[34] Frankamp's tenure ended abruptly on March 30, 2022, when he and Zenit mutually agreed to terminate his contract early, prompted by the Russian invasion of Ukraine and FIBA's subsequent suspension of Russian clubs from international competitions.[35]Promitheas Patras
In April 2022, following his departure from Zenit Saint Petersburg, Conner Frankamp signed with Promitheas Patras of the Greek Basket League for the remainder of the 2021–22 season.[36][37] During his brief stint, Frankamp appeared in 8 regular-season games, primarily coming off the bench as a point guard. He averaged 13.4 points, 1.8 assists, and 1.8 rebounds per game, shooting efficiently from three-point range and contributing to the team's late-season efforts to secure a playoff position, as Promitheas finished the regular season with a 12–12 record.[22][38] Frankamp parted ways with Promitheas in mid-May 2022, after the conclusion of his short-term contract.[37]Limoges
In May 2022, following a brief stint with Promitheas Patras in Greece, Conner Frankamp signed with CSP Limoges of France's LNB Pro A for the remainder of the 2021–22 season to bolster the team's backcourt ahead of the playoffs.[39] The move provided Limoges with an experienced guard capable of contributing scoring and playmaking from beyond the arc, drawing on his recent European exposure.[39] Frankamp appeared in the LNB Pro A quarterfinal series against JDA Dijon, playing in both games of the best-of-three matchup.[40] Over these contests, he averaged 4.5 points, 1.5 assists, and 13.5 minutes per game, while shooting 33.3% from the field and 20% from three-point range (1-for-5).[40] In the opening game, he scored 9 points, including a three-pointer, helping Limoges stay competitive despite an eventual 0–2 series loss to Dijon, which eliminated the team from postseason contention.[41][42] Limoges had reached the quarterfinals after finishing the regular season in sixth place, but Frankamp's limited role reflected the short duration of his engagement with the club.[41] He departed following the conclusion of the playoffs, subsequently signing with Gaziantep Basketbol in the Turkish Basketball Super League in July 2022.[41]Gaziantep Basketbol
In July 2022, following the conclusion of his stint with Limoges CSP in France, Conner Frankamp signed a one-year contract with Gaziantep Basketbol of the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL).[41] The move marked his entry into Turkish professional basketball, where he joined a roster aiming to compete in both domestic and European competitions.[41] During the 2022–23 BSL season, Frankamp became a key contributor in the backcourt, appearing in 23 games and averaging 12.7 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game while playing 28.7 minutes on average.[1] His shooting efficiency stood out, particularly from beyond the arc, helping Gaziantep maintain competitiveness in the league standings. In the FIBA Europe Cup, he featured in 10 games for the team, posting averages of 11.3 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per contest, with a field goal percentage of 47.1% and a three-point accuracy of 48.9%.[8] These performances underscored his role as a reliable scoring guard in European play. Frankamp's standout moment came in December 2022 during the FIBA Europe Cup second round, where he earned MVP honors for the month after delivering a career-high efficiency rating of 42 in a 77–68 victory over Heroes Den Bosch on December 21.[43] In that game, he scored 25 points on 8-of-12 shooting, including 5-of-7 from three-point range, while adding 6 assists and 4 steals.[44] His contributions propelled Gaziantep through the group stages and into the quarterfinals, where they fell to eventual champions Anwil Włocławek in March 2023. Frankamp parted ways with Gaziantep at the end of the 2022–23 season in June 2023, concluding a campaign that highlighted his scoring prowess and playmaking in a new league environment.[1]AfterShocks
Conner Frankamp has participated annually with the AfterShocks, the Wichita State University alumni team in The Basketball Tournament (TBT), since the team's debut in 2019. As a veteran point guard, he has played a pivotal role in the team's dynamics, drawing on his college experience at Wichita State to foster cohesion among former Shockers like Markis McDuffie and Rashard Kelly. His presence has helped build a sense of camaraderie, turning the summer exhibition event into a homecoming celebration at Koch Arena.[45][46] Frankamp's contributions peaked during the AfterShocks' 2025 TBT championship run, where the team won the $1 million prize with a 82-67 victory over Eberlein Drive in the final. As a key scorer, he delivered crucial plays, including a steal leading to a score early in the championship game and consistent three-point shooting throughout the tournament, particularly in Elam Ending situations that sealed advances in earlier rounds. Despite an injury limiting his minutes, his leadership from the bench and timely scoring helped the team dominate four of six games by 12 or more points.[47][48][49] In the 2023 tournament, Frankamp served as a primary scoring option during the AfterShocks' advance to the quarterfinals, where they fell to eventual champions Heartfire, providing steady guard play and Elam Ending heroics in wins over B1 Ballers and others. For the 2024 and 2025 appearances, he averaged around 15 points per game across Wichita Regional contests, highlighting his scoring prowess in high-stakes regional play before the team's national success.[50][51]Río Breogán
In October 2023, Conner Frankamp signed a one-year contract with Río Breogán of the Liga ACB, marking his return to Spanish basketball after previous stints with UCAM Murcia.[52] The move came as the club sought to bolster its backcourt following the departure of Zan Mark Šiško, with Frankamp bringing his experience as a combo guard known for perimeter shooting and playmaking.[52] During the 2023–24 season, Frankamp appeared in 9 ACB games for Río Breogán, averaging 3.4 points, 1.9 assists, and 0.3 rebounds in 13.1 minutes per game, while shooting 30.4% from three-point range on 2.6 attempts.[53] In the Basketball Champions League, he played 5 regular-season games, posting 7.0 points and solid 33.3% three-point shooting on 1.8 attempts per contest, contributing to the team's third-place group finish (3–3 record) before their elimination in the play-ins against Pınar Karşıyaka on January 3, 2024.[1] His role emphasized off-ball spacing and secondary ball-handling, though limited minutes reflected the club's depth at guard. Frankamp's contributions helped stabilize Río Breogán's rotation amid injuries and roster adjustments, as the team finished 11–23 in the ACB regular season, placing 16th and avoiding relegation while qualifying for BCL participation through prior domestic performance.[54] On January 8, 2024, Río Breogán and Frankamp mutually agreed to part ways after just over two months, after which he signed with Zunder Palencia.[55]Zunder Palencia
In January 2024, following his departure from Río Breogán, Conner Frankamp signed with Zunder Palencia of Spain's Liga ACB for the remainder of the 2023–24 season.[55] During the season, Frankamp appeared in 17 games, averaging 8.4 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game in 19.7 minutes of play, while shooting 35.7% from three-point range on 3.3 attempts.[56] He provided backcourt depth and perimeter shooting for a team fighting to avoid relegation. Zunder Palencia finished the regular season in 15th place with a 13–21 record, securing survival in the league through a playoff win against Oviedo. Frankamp's contract concluded at the end of the season in June 2024.[56]New Taipei CTBC DEA
On November 4, 2024, Conner Frankamp signed with New Taipei CTBC DEA of Taiwan's P. League+ (TPBL), marking his first professional stint in Asia following several seasons in European leagues. The contract was set to run through the end of the 2024-25 season, with Frankamp expected to bolster the team's backcourt as a scoring point guard.[57] In his brief tenure, Frankamp appeared in seven games for New Taipei CTBC DEA, averaging 12.9 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.1 steals per game.[58] The team started the season competitively, holding a 4-3 record during his time on the roster and sitting second in the TPBL standings early on.[59] His contributions included efficient scoring from beyond the arc, drawing on his prior experience as a versatile guard in Spain's Liga ACB.[58] Frankamp's contract with New Taipei CTBC DEA was terminated on January 17, 2025, after just over two months with the club.[58] This move left him as a free agent, ending his short experiment in Asian professional basketball.[57]Dinamo București
On January 22, 2025, following the termination of his contract with New Taipei CTBC DEA in Taiwan, Conner Frankamp signed with CS Dinamo București of the Romanian Liga Națională, marking his return to European basketball after a brief stint in Asia.[37][60] During the remainder of the 2024–2025 Liga Națională season, Frankamp emerged as a key contributor for Dinamo, averaging 13.0 points, 3.6 assists, and 2.5 rebounds per game across 21 appearances, while shooting 37.7% from three-point range.[61] His scoring and playmaking prowess, including a season-high 9 assists in a March matchup, bolstered Dinamo's backcourt and supported their push toward the playoffs, where he featured in series against teams like Steaua București and CSM Ploiești.[61][62] Frankamp, who holds dual American-Georgian nationality through his acquisition of a Georgian passport, continued as an active player for Dinamo into the 2025–2026 season, providing steady leadership at the point guard position without involvement in the FIBA Europe Cup.[63]International career
Youth career
Frankamp earned a spot on the United States men's U16 national team through USA Basketball's selection process, which included evaluations from developmental programs and training camps at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. His standout high school performance at Wichita North, where he averaged 32.3 points per game as a junior, contributed to his invitation to these camps.[4] In June 2011, Frankamp competed in the FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship in Merida, Mexico, helping the U.S. team secure the gold medal. Over five games, he averaged 8.6 points and 3.6 assists per game, shooting 56.2% from the field.[64] The following year, after another round of USA Basketball training camps and tryouts, Frankamp was chosen for the U17 national team. At the 2012 FIBA Under-17 World Championship in Kaunas, Lithuania, the U.S. captured gold, with Frankamp contributing 14.1 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game across seven contests.[65] Following his college tenure at the University of Kansas and Wichita State University, Frankamp ceased participation in U.S. youth national team programs, shifting focus to professional basketball overseas.[4]Senior career
Frankamp acquired Georgian citizenship on February 12, 2021, enabling him to represent the country at the senior international level after previously competing for the United States in youth tournaments.[66] This shift highlighted the implications of his dual USA-Georgian nationality, allowing a transition from American junior successes, including a gold medal at the 2012 FIBA Under-17 World Championship, to contributing as a naturalized player for Georgia's senior squad.[8] He made his debut for the Georgian senior national team during the FIBA EuroBasket 2022 qualifiers in February 2021, appearing in the match against Serbia, where he scored 10 points.[67] His professional experience in European leagues, such as with UCAM Murcia, facilitated his quick integration and eligibility under FIBA rules for naturalized players.[66] In the lead-up to the 2023 FIBA World Cup, Frankamp played for Georgia during the European qualifying efforts, helping the team secure qualification with a 5-5 record via tiebreaker.[68] He was included on the roster for the tournament itself in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Japan, providing backcourt depth amid Georgia's group stage campaign.[68] Frankamp contributed to the Georgian senior team through the 2023 FIBA World Cup.[8]Career statistics
College
Frankamp began his college basketball career at the University of Kansas during the 2013–14 season, where he appeared in 27 games as a freshman, primarily coming off the bench.[5] After transferring to Wichita State University, he sat out the 2014–15 season due to NCAA transfer rules and then played three seasons with the Shockers from 2015 to 2018, evolving into a key perimeter shooter and contributor to the team's backcourt.[5] Over his entire collegiate tenure, he demonstrated proficiency from beyond the arc, particularly in his later years at Wichita State.[5] The following table summarizes Frankamp's per-game averages across his college seasons:| Season | School | GP | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–14 | Kansas | 27 | 8.3 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 | .344 | .313 | .800 |
| 2015–16 | Wichita St | 28 | 17.1 | 6.1 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | .388 | .350 | .885 |
| 2016–17 | Wichita St | 36 | 23.9 | 8.9 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.2 | .446 | .440 | .765 |
| 2017–18 | Wichita St | 31 | 23.9 | 10.6 | 1.8 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 | .428 | .364 | 1.000 |
Professional
Conner Frankamp began his professional basketball career in 2018 and has competed in multiple European and Asian leagues, including the Bulgarian NBL, Greek Basket League, Spanish Liga ACB, Russian VTB United League, French LNB Pro A, Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi, Taiwanese P.League+, and Romanian Liga Națională.[37] His per-game averages across these domestic leagues emphasize his role as a scoring guard, with career totals exceeding 1,700 points and 350 assists as of the 2024-25 season.[2][1] The following table summarizes his domestic league statistics:| Season | Team | League | G | MPG | PPG | APG | RPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | Beroe | Bulgarian NBL | 20 | N/A | 19.3 | 4.3 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2019-20 | Rethymno Cretan Kings | Greek Basket League | 19 | 34.5 | 20.9 | 4.2 | 3.1 | .480 | .423 | .867 |
| 2020-21 | UCAM Murcia | Spanish Liga ACB | 25 | 25.9 | 15.7 | 3.5 | 2.2 | .425 | .366 | .857 |
| 2021-22 | Promitheas Patras | Greek Basket League | 8 | 27.4 | 13.4 | 1.8 | 1.8 | .409 | .255 | .958 |
| 2021-22 | Zenit St. Petersburg | Russian VTB | 6 | 17.5 | 6.3 | 2.3 | 1.7 | .371 | .316 | 1.000 |
| 2021-22 | Limoges CSP (playoffs) | French LNB Pro A | 2 | 13.5 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 | .333 | .200 | 1.000 |
| 2022-23 | Gaziantep Basketbol | Turkish BSL | 23 | 28.7 | 12.7 | 2.7 | 1.9 | .429 | .358 | .867 |
| 2023-24 | Río Breogán | Spanish Liga ACB | 9 | 13.1 | 3.3 | 1.9 | 0.3 | .282 | .304 | 1.000 |
| 2023-24 | Palencia Baloncesto | Spanish Liga ACB | 17 | 19.7 | 8.4 | 2.3 | 1.2 | .442 | .357 | .773 |
| 2024 | New Taipei CTBC DEA | Taiwanese P.League+ | 7 | 28.4 | 12.9 | 2.4 | 2.7 | .465 | .250 | .850 |
| 2024-25 | Dinamo București | Romanian Liga Națională | 21 | 30.1 | 13.0 | 3.6 | 2.5 | .542 | .377 | .900 |
| Season | Team | Competition | G | MPG | PPG | APG | RPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | Zenit St. Petersburg | EuroLeague | 17 | 15.1 | 7.8 | 1.4 | 0.7 | .495 | .438 | .889 |
| 2022-23 | Gaziantep Basketbol | FIBA Europe Cup | 10 | N/A | 11.3 | 2.8 | 1.6 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2023-24 | Río Breogán | Basketball Champions League | 5 | N/A | 7.0 | 1.2 | 0.8 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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