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Kentucky Lands Seasoned Veteran Franck Kepnang as Waiver Decision Looms
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Kentucky Lands Seasoned Veteran Franck Kepnang as Waiver Decision Looms

College Basketball HQ On SI·​Kevin Connelly·22 days ago
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The Kentucky basketball program is beefing up its frontcourt after landing Washington transfer Franck Kepnang over the weekend, but it comes with a stipulation. Should he play with the Wildcats, Kepnang would be entering his seventh season of college basketball as he is searching for a waiver. The 6-foot-11 center started his career in 2020-21 with Oregon and earned a free COVID year, which all players in the country did. He remained with the Ducks for one more season before transferring to Washington where he struggled with injuries. He played just eight games in the 2022-23 season and ten games in 2023-24, both which qualify for redshirt years. In 2024-25, he only played 14 games but responded to play 27 games – starting 25 – this season in which he averaged 6.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game. There is an expectation that Franck Kepnang will receive his waiver from the NCAA and be eligible to play for Kentucky this upcoming season.…

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