Owensboro High School is proud to announce the hiring of Coach Greg Franklin as the new head boys coach of its basketball program. A dynamic leader with a proven track record of success, Franklin brings experience, energy, and a strong commitment to student-athlete development both on and off the court.
“We are thrilled to welcome Greg to our community", said OHS Athletic Director Todd Harper. “His passion for the game, dedication to mentoring young athletes, and vision for building a competitive program make him the ideal choice to lead our team into the future.”
Franklin joins OHS after serving as head coach at Garden City Junior College in Garden City Kansas, and prior to that he was the Head Women’s Coach at Chipola College in Marianna, FL. He led the Indians to the 2015 NJCAA National Championship, won three Region VIII titles, and two Panhandle Conference crowns. In all, Franklin guided Chipola to the NJCAA National Tournament six times.
In 2015, Franklin was named the NJCAA Women’s Basketball coach of the year after guiding the Lady Indians to a 34-1 record and the program’s first National Championship.
Prior to Chipola, Franklin was an assistant women’s coach at Mississippi State for five years under Sharon Fanning, helping the Bulldogs reach the Sweet 16 in 2010. Before that, he spent time as both a Head Coach and Athletic Director at Southeastern Illinois, posting a 154-25 record while leading his team to a fourth-place finish at the 2006-07 National Tournament.
A native of the 3rd Region, the 1989 Central City all-state selection scored 2,233 points in his stellar high school career, which is Top 10 all-time in Muhlenberg County history. He helped lead the Golden Tide to the 1989 3rd Region championship.
Franklin earned his bachelor’s degree from Austin Peay State University where he played from 1989-1993. He was an All-Ohio Valley selection three times and finished with more than 1,000 career points. He moves to Owensboro with his wife, Alicia.
“I am honored to join Owensboro High School and excited to get to work,” said Franklin. “This program has a great tradition and I look forward to building on that tradition with a culture of hard work, accountability, and success with our student-athletes.”
In addition to coaching, Franklin is committed to fostering academic excellence and character development, emphasizing teamwork, discipline, and leadership skills that extend beyond the court.