Junior Arizona State Sun Devils (10-5) guard Frankie Collins has been a primary reason for the team’s success thus far this season.
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Collins has been a force to be reckoned with on both sides of the floor for ASU.
The Sacramento native currently leads the team with 13.7 points, 3.5 assists, and 3.1 steals per game as well as being second in rebounds with 5.1 a game.
Not only has Collins been a defensive force and pest this season, but he has consistently shown up offensively when it matters, converting on multiple game-winning shots.
Frankie Collins hits a game winner as the Sun Devils come back to shock Stanford 76-73. Read the full recap here: #ForksUp https://t.co/pn4eHhVZsG
— Burn City Sports (@BurnCitySports) December 30, 2023
The team needed some consistency and leadership after a rocky losing streak and the junior provides that and much more for the Sun Devils.
As expected, #ArizonaState starting point guard Frankie Collins has removed his name from the 2023 NBA Draft and will return to the school next season. Big news for #ASU as Collins will be the only returning starter. #ForksUp https://t.co/g0wgn7cGeO
— Burn City Sports (@BurnCitySports) May 26, 2023
Following a solid first season with ASU after transferring from Michigan in 2022, Collins improved significantly in every aspect and continues to showcase his strong leadership skills.
Sun Devils’ Success
After losing three straight, dropping them to 6-5, the Sun Devils have now won four straight games and are hitting on all cylinders. They are undefeated in conference play at 4-0 and have yet to take a loss at home this season.
Sun Devils are seeking their first 5-0 start in conference play since the 1979-80 season, and to match that feat, they will have to overcome a Husky squad that has struggled in the Pac-12 slate of its schedule but is still a formidable foehttps://t.co/xwV34FJbfg
— DevilsDigest.com (@DevilsDigest) January 10, 2024
ASU has proven that they can win close, hard-fought games, as four of their last five victories have come by just one possession.
Making late-game runs and limiting mistakes when the game is on the line is what makes great teams, and that is precisely what the Sun Devils have been doing as of late. They now face the Washington Huskies tonight and will look to stay undefeated in the conference.
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Saleh Awwad is a reporter/writer covering Phoenix High School Sports, ASU, and more for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on X via @SalehAwwad_
