Franck Kepnang eligible for Kentucky for seventh and final season
Franck Kepnang will now play for Kentucky after receiving eligibility clearance from the NCAA.
Washington Huskies center Franck Kepnang (11) walks off the court with teammates after a win in the Acrisure Series in Palm Desert, Calif. , Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025.
| Andy Abeyta/The Desert Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Kentucky basketball has its backup center situation solidified, as Washington transfer big man Franck Kepnang has been granted eligibility for his seventh and final season, according to Pete Nakos of On3. The 6-foot-11, 223-pound center will bring size, rim protection, and experience to Kentucky’s frontcourt after averaging 6. 2 points, 6.
3 rebounds, and 2. 1 blocks per game last season while shooting 51. 5% from the field in 22.
9 minutes per contest. He appeared in 27 games and made 25 starts, serving as a steady interior presence. Kepnang’s eligibility situation had drawn attention because of his status as a member of the 2020 recruiting class and a career impacted by injuries and season disruptions.