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Kentucky Lands Transfer Portal Center Franck Kepnang
10 May
Summary
- Franck Kepnang, former Washington center, officially signed with Kentucky.
- Kepnang spent two seasons with Oregon before four with Washington.
- He will play his seventh college season for the Wildcats.
The Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team has officially signed Franck Kepnang, a transfer portal center who previously played for Washington. Kepnang's commitment addresses the team's need for front court depth, particularly as Malachi Moreno explores his options in the NBA draft process.
Kepnang brings a wealth of collegiate experience, having spent two seasons with Oregon before transferring to Washington for four seasons. During his time with the Huskies, he started 25 games last season, averaging 6.2 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. He is now set to play his seventh college season with Kentucky.
The Wildcats' coaching staff, led by Mark Pope, actively sought a backup center in the transfer portal. Kepnang's addition is expected to bolster the team's front court significantly for the upcoming 2026-27 season.
