BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Armaan Franklin isn't an Indiana Hoosier to settle for an auxiliary role.
The sophomore guard's starter's instinct delivered season-opening impact.
He showed it during Wednesday night's victory over Tennessee Tech, just as he did during nine starts last year.
He might very well show it throughout this week's Maui Invitational, which will be played in Asheville, N.C., because of the pandemic.
Yes, Aljami Durham, Rob Phinisee and even freshman standout Khristian Lander might generate more backcourt acclaim, but the 6-4 Franklin has the difference-making game needed in coach Archie Miller's three-guard lineup plan.