STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State Men's basketball head coach Eric Haut announced the signing  of Franck Emmou who will be donning the Purple and White for the 2026-27 season.
 
Originally from Arlington, Emmou is a 6-5 guard that attended Mansfield Summit High School. After graduating in 2023, he spent his freshman season at UMBC during the 2023-24 season. He then transferred from the Retrievers to Texas State for a pair of seasons, redshirting his first year in San Marcos. After a redshirt-sophomore season for the Bobcats, he entered the portal to join in third program in four seasons. He will join the Texans for their second season in the EECU Center with returning players Leroy Kelly IV, Kade Douglas and Matyas Vrabel and transfer signee, Caleb Blackwell.

"We are so excited to welcome Franck Emmou into our program," said Haut. "He's a guy that really fits our style of play with his ability to handle the ball, make the right reads, and score efficiently at all three levels. Franck brings a well-rounded skill set that we really value and believe his best basketball is still very much in front of him. But beyond his talent on the court, what stood out to us even more was who he is as a person. Franck is a high-character young man, with a great work ethic who truly embraces being a great teammate. He competes the right way, he's about winning, and he understands what it takes to contribute to a successful team culture. Franck is going to have a tremendous impact both on and off the court, and we're excited to get to work with him every day. At this time I'd like to welcome Franck and his mom, Dianna, into our Texan basketball family."
 
Throughout his two collegiate seasons, Emmou has recorded 437 points, 104 rebounds, 77 assists, 65 made triples and 78 made free throws. He is averaging 7.2 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists in his first two seasons. He has played in 61 games while making 10 starts.
 
"I chose Tarleton State because there was a huge opportunity to win, develop, and build relationships that will last me a lifetime," said Emmou. "During my time in Stephenville I met great people and experienced a vibrant, friendly, and welcoming student body. That made it really hard to not to want to be a part of that day in and day out."
 
He spent two seasons at Texas State, redshirting his first season in San Marcos and playing in 31 games with 10 starts as a redshirt sophomore last season. In the 2025-26 season, Emmou averaged 7.2 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 22.1 minutes per contest. He also shot 42.0 percent from deep connecting on 34 triples. He made 34 of his 39 free throw attempts, shooting at an 87.2 percent clip. He started 10-straight games for the Bobcats before coming off the bench in his final 20 games of the season. With the Bobcats, he scored in double digits in 12 games, including a season-high 17 points off the bench at South Alabama. Against the jaguars, he connected on a season-best five three pointers. Emmou made at least one three-pointer in 20 of the 26 games he took a three-point shot. He notched at least four assists four times, with a season-best five against South Alabama as well.
 
Emmou started his collegiate career at UMBC. During his freshman campaign with the Retrievers he averaged 7.1 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 14.3 minutes per game. He played in 30 of the 32 games, but did not record a single start. He shot 45.6 percent from the deep while making 31 threes. He attempted a triple in 29 of the 30 contests he played and made at least one in 18 games. He scored in double figures nine times in his rookie season. Emmou accounted for a season-high 24 points while making 10 of his 12 free throws and both of his attempts from deep against UAlbany. He rattled off a stretch of three-consecutive double digit scoring games and five out of six during the end of January. He was selected the America East Rookie of the Week twice in his first collegiate season.
 
During his high school career, Emmou helped Mansfield Summit High School reach the Texas 5A State Semifinals for the first time in program history. Emmou led the Jaguars to a 33-5 record during his senior campaign. The Jaguars claimed the Region 5A Championship, with Emmou scoring 27 points and grabbing seven rebounds in the regional quarterfinal victory over Mansfield Timberview. In his final prep season, he averaged 13.9 points per game and was tabbed to the 2023 All-Region 5A First Team, and All-District First Team. He also earned Second Team All-District as a junior.
 
Tarleton State will continue to announce its roster signees and its 2026-27 schedule at a later date.