WICHITA – Wichita State head women's basketball coach
Terry Nooner announced the signing of Zoey Buckner-Franklin and Madisen and Makenlie Campbell on National Signing Day.
Wichita native and niece of Shocker Hall of Famer Angela Buckner, Zoey Buckner-Franklin is one of Kansas's top basketball prospects. The 5-foot-6 guard averaged 22 points, 6.1 rebounds and 4.1 assists as a freshman, helping The Independent School win its first Class 2A State Championship in 2024. After transferring to Kapaun Mt. Carmel High School, Buckner-Franklin became an all-state player the next two seasons, helping the Crusaders win the 5A Sub-State Championship and earn a berth to the KSHSAA 5A State Tournament. Buckner-Franklin
averaged 26.8 points and shot 51 percent from the floor, 43 percent from three and 80 percent from the free throw line last season and enters her senior year with 1,504 career points.
"Zoey Buckner-Franklin is a highly skilled guard with exceptional court vision and a competitive mentality," Nooner said. "She is a dynamic playmaker who can create for herself and others and can deliver in big moments. We are excited to keep a hometown talent right here in Wichita."
The Campbell twins hail from Springdale, Ark. where they play for Har-Ber High School. Both twins are high energy and competitive and will pick up 94 feet. Makenlie Campbell is a 5-foot-7 guard who
averaged 11.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.1 steals and 4.0 assists per game as a junior and had a major impact on both ends of the floor. She brings the ability to score in traffic, get to the paint and create for her teammates with the option to shoot from three. Makenlie is ranked No. 4 in Arkansas's class of 2027 and heads into her senior year with 1,025 career points and 445 career rebounds.
"Makenlie Campbell is ultra competitive and plays with a high motor," Nooner said. "She's a fierce competitor who brings toughness and a winning edge that we value in our program."
Madisen Campbell is a tough combo guard who is a knock-down shooter from three and a great finisher around the rim. Also a top-10 player in the state of Arkansas, she ranks No. 6 in the class of 2027. As a junior, Madisen
averaged 14.8 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.2 steals, shooting 56 percent from the field and 31 percent from three. She enters her senior season with 1,217 career points, 335 career rebounds and 370 career assists.
"Madisen Campbell is a tough, physical, high-energy guard who brings an elite defensive mentality and relentless competitive spirit to the floor," Nooner said. "She is a tenacious on-ball defender and brings a fast tempo style of play that the fans will love."
