
Anita Franchini is a high-energy freshman forward carving out a role for Texas A&M
In the 2025-26 season, Anita Franchini has provided Texas A&M with a scrappy, activity-based frontcourt option, averaging 1.4 points and 2.3 rebounds per game on 38.9% shooting, according to ESPN. The 6-foot-1 freshman from Verona, Italy brings international experience that includes the 2024 European U18 Championships, where she helped Italy go 5-2, plus brief pro exposure in Italy’s Serie A1. Her value is less about flash and more about effort, toughness, and second-chance impact — the kind of forward who can fit a team that wants energy, mobility, and a defensive/rebounding edge.





