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Franks Named Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week

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Robert Franks becomes the second Cougar to win the award. Robert Franks becomes the second Cougar to earn the accolades.

DALLAS – Washington State Men's Basketball senior forward Robert Franks has added another national honor as he was named the Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week for games ending in the week of Sunday, Feb. 10, the U.S. Basketball Writers Association announced, Tuesday. The weekly honor is presented by Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook.

A native of Vancouver, Wash., Franks had the weekend of his career as he led the Cougars to their first sweep at the Arizona schools since 2006-07 and third all-time, as well as their first conference weekend sweep since 2012.