Frankie Hughes

Class:
Freshman
Position:
Guard
Height:
6-4
Weight:
192
Hometown:
Cleveland, Ohio

GARFIELD HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL:

Averaged 19.0 points and 5.0 rebounds per game as a senior for Garfield Heights in 2015-16, leading head coach Sonny Johnson's squad to a strong 23-5 record and a second consecutive Ohio Division I State Semifinals appearance.
Played alongside fellow Mizzou freshman Willie Jackson, who were both named to the Associated Press’ Division I All-Ohio First Team to close their senior seasons.
Honored to cleveland.com’s boys basketball All-Star team for his efforts following the 2015-16 season.
Scored 20-or-more points on five separate occasions as a senior, including an impressive 20-point outing in Garfield’s double-overtime win over Shaw that earned the school the regional crown.
Ranked as highly as the 11^th-best high school prospect in the state of Ohio during his senior season, according to 247sports.com.
Helped lead Garfield Heights to a stout 24-4 record as a junior in 2014-15 before bowing out to eventual champion, Westerville South, by a score of 60-57.
Recorded a double-double to end his junior campaign, posting 14 points and 11 rebounds in the state semifinals.
Averaged nearly 15 points per game as a junior, including a season- and career-high 28 points vs. Mentor early in the campaign.
Previously signed a national letter of intent to Louisville before asking for his release, while also considering interest from Miami (Fla.), Texas A&M, VCU, Wichita State and Wisconsin, among others, at the time.

PERSONAL

Son of Shondra and Terry Hughes, and born on Nov. 11, 1997.
Was sold on Mizzou during the recruiting process thanks to a strong connection with the coaching staff and feeling a sense of family within the program.

"Every play counts." - new #Mizzou signee Frankie Hughes (@_4l0w) ?????? #MIZ pic.twitter.com/fUHdjl8RMU
— Mizzou Basketball (@MizzouHoops) April 13, 2016