Conner Frankamp

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Conner Frankamp
Conner Frankamp.jpg
Frankamp in action with Kansas
No. 33 – Zenit Saint Petersburg
PositionPoint guard
LeagueVTB United League
EuroLeague
Personal information
Born (1995-07-16) July 16, 1995 (age 26)
Wichita, Kansas
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight169 lb (77 kg)
Career information
High schoolWichita North (Wichita, Kansas)
College
NBA draft2018 / Undrafted
Playing career2018–present
Career history
2018–2019Beroe
2019–2020Rethymno Cretan Kings
2020–2021Murcia
2021–presentZenit Saint Petersburg
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing United States United States
U17 World Championship
Gold medal – first place 2012 Lithuania

Conner Frankamp (born July 16, 1995) is an American professional basketball player for Zenit Saint Petersburg of the VTB United League and the EuroLeague. He played college basketball for Kansas Jayhawks and Wichita State. He was named to the Third team All-Missouri Valley Conference as a junior after averaging 8.9 points per game. Frankamp entered the 2018 NBA draft but was not selected in the draft's two rounds.

High school career[]

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[]

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 was transferred at Wichita State.[1] 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.[2] As a senior, he averaged 10.6 points and 2.2 assists per game with the Shockers.[3]

Professional career[]

Beroe[]

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.[4]

Rethymno Cretan Kings[]

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.[5] Later this season, he joined Rethymno Cretan Kings of the Greek Basket League.[6] During the season, Frankamp played in the Greek League All-Star game and competed in the three point contest.[7] (20.8 points and 4.1 assists per game).

Murcia[]

On June 9, 2020, Frankamp signed with UCAM Murcia of the Liga ACB.[8] He scored 24 points in a 93-80 win against Movistar Estudiantes on September 24.[9]

Zenit Saint Petersburg[]

On June 21, 2021, Frankamp officially signed with Russian club Zenit Saint Petersburg of the VTB United League and the EuroLeague.[10]

AfterShocks[]

Frankamp has played for the AfterShocks, a team of Wichita State alumni, competing in The Basketball Tournament (TBT), an annual single-elimination bracket tournament.[11]

Career statistics[]

Domestic Leagues[]

Regular season[]

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[]

  1. ^ "Conner Frankamp Transferring from Kansas: Latest Details, Analysis and Reaction". Bleacherreport.com. October 31, 2014. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
  2. ^ Heying, Travis. "Wichita State guard Conner Frankamp was named MVP of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament on Sunday".
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "Frankamp signs overseas pro deal". Thesunflower.com. August 14, 2018. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
  5. ^ "Conner Frankamp to play for Lakers in NBA Summer League". Kwch.com. June 26, 2019. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
  6. ^ "Conner Frankamp Signs in Greece With Rethymno". Ballersabroad.com. June 13, 2019. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
  7. ^ "Team Maciulis beats Team Calathes in ESAKE All-Star Game". eurohoops.net. February 9, 2019. Retrieved February 18, 2019.
  8. ^ "Conner Frankamp joins UCAM Murcia". Sportando. June 9, 2020. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
  9. ^ "Liga Endesa Day 2 Recap". Eurohoops. September 24, 2020. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
  10. ^ "Conner Frankamp inks with Zenit". Sportando. June 21, 2021. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
  11. ^ 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.

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