Kendol Roberts: Franklin's Returning Scorer Has a Productive Junior Season Behind Him
Franklin's 2026–27 returning-player discussion has a clear statistical starting point in Kendol Roberts. The official SWBL table lists 416 points in 23 games during 2025–26, an 18.1 average. The 2026 Division III All-Ohio announcement recognized him with honorable mention and identified him as a junior, with an 18.2-point average at the award stage.
The production behind the outlook
A closer look at the conference totals shows how much of his production came from places other than the three-point line. Roberts made 145 field goals, including 19 threes, and converted 107 free throws in 141 attempts. His free-throw percentage was 75.9. Those numbers do not describe every possession or establish a particular move, but they do show that his scoring season was not dependent on a large volume of made threes.
What to watch in 2026–27
That creates an interesting senior-season question for the Warren County program. Can Roberts maintain his scoring while finding the most efficient opportunities within Franklin's new rotation? The foul-line production gives one concrete benchmark to track, and the overall shot totals give another. His final high school winter will be judged by fresh results, but the previous season is strong enough to justify attention before it begins. For readers following Greater Cincinnati basketball beyond the largest-school conferences, Roberts is a documented returning scorer with a state honor and a substantial varsity workload already behind him.
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Sources and season context
Prior-season statistics and awards refer to the dates stated. School assignments follow the cited roster and transfer reports; final 2026–27 participation is determined by current school rosters. Outlook discussion is analysis. Reviewed October 24, 2026.
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