Frink was recruited from St. Anthony High School in Jersey City, New Jersey, where he starred with future National Basketball Association player Kyle Anderson. He was recruited to FIU by coach Isiah Thomas and played two seasons for the Panthers before deciding to transfer closer to home. Frink was an immediate impact player for the Blackbirds, averaging 16.6 points and 9 rebounds per game and earning first-team All-Northeast Conference (NEC) honors. He followed this season as a senior by averaging 16.8 points and 8.9 rebounds and scoring NEC Player of the Year honors.
