Kentucky Signs Center Franck Kepnang to 2026-27 Roster

Franck Kepnang commits to Kentucky basketball via NCAA transfer portal

Mark Pope and Kentucky basketball have landed a transfer portal commitment from Franck Kepnang, who previously played for the Washington Huskies.

Kentucky Signs Center Franck Kepnang to 2026-27 roster

During Mark Pope's latest social media posts answering fans questions, he said his staff was working hard on identifying a potential backup center in the transfer portal. It didn't take much time, as Kentucky seems to have found its guy.Former Washington center Franck Kepnang officially signed with the Wildcats ahead of the 2026-27 season, per UK Sports Network. The24-year-old spent two seasons with Oregon, before four seasons playing for the Hu…

Washington Big Man Franck Kepnang Hoping For 7th Year at UK

Kentucky has found needed inside help for the 2026-27 basketball season with the signing of 6-foot-11, 250-pound Washington transfer Franck Kepnang. His signing was announced on the UK Sports Network X account. He had Zoom calls with Michigan, Michigan State, and Oklahoma State before meeting with Kentucky this week and then signing with coach Mark Pope. The Big Ten transfer started his collegiate career and played two years at Oregon. The Yaoun…

Kentucky beefs up frontcourt with commitment from transfer center

Kentucky earned a huge transfer portal win in its frontcourt for the 2026-27 season, or at least head coach Mark Pope hopes he has. Washington transfer center Franck Kepnang has committed to Kentucky for next season. But there’s a caveat to all of the excitement surrounding the 6-foot-11, 253-pound Cameroon native, because he is not yet eligible for next season. Kepnang has been in college since the 2020-21 season, when he was at Oregon. Ironica…

Washington transfer Franck Kepnang signs with Kentucky

Kentucky has addressed center in the transfer portal. Franck Kepnang is a Cat.

Washington Transfer Center Franck Kepnang Signs With Kentucky

Kentucky has signed Washington transfer center Franck Kepnang for 2026-27. Kepnang, who has been in college basketball since 2020-21, averaged 6.2 points and 6.3 rebounds per game for Washington last season. He played two seasons for Oregon and four seasons for the Huskies, and will need a waiver for a seventh season based on injuries. BREAKING: Washington transfer center Franck Kepnang has committed to Kentuckyhttps://t.co/DPpwUanDsI pic.twitt…