Alvin Franklin

Alvin Franklin
Personal information
Born(1962-12-19)December 19, 1962
La Marque, Texas, U.S.
DiedFebruary 1, 2025(2025-02-01) (aged 62)
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High schoolLa Marque (La Marque, Texas)
CollegeHouston (1982–1986)
NBA draft1986: 4th round, 80th overall pick
Drafted bySacramento Kings
PositionGuard
Number20
Career history
1987–1988Toulouse Spacer's
Career highlights
  • First-team All-SWC (1986)
  • 2× Second-team All-SWC (1984, 1985)
Stats at Basketball Reference

Alvin Walter Franklin (December 19, 1962 – February 1, 2025)[1] was an American college and professional basketball player. He is best known as the starting point guard for the last two Houston Cougars men's basketball Phi Slama Jama teams.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ "Alvin W Franklin". Norris D Burkley Professional Services. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
  2. ^ "Alvin Franklin, guard on UH's Phi Slama Jama teams, dies at 62". Houston Chronicle. February 3, 2025.
  3. ^ "'Phi Slama Jama' alum revered as legendary La Marque sports figure". The Daily News. February 3, 2025.
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