Franck Kepnang - College Basketball News & Rumors

Zoom Diallo, Hannes Steinbach lead Washington to 81-74 victory over Ohio State

Zoom Diallo had 22 points and Hannes Steinbach scored 21 to lead Washington to an 81-74 victory over Ohio State

4 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Braden Smith overcomes foul trouble by scoring 23 and leading No. 5 Purdue past Washington 81-73

Braden Smith finished with 23 points and seven assists and made two late free throws to help No. 5 Purdue fend off Washington’s late rally for an 81-73 victory

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Remains a problem on the glass Kepnang ended Monday's 74-65 victory over Utah with four points (2-5 FG), 10 rebounds, two assists and six blocks in 31 minutes.

Impact Kepnang hit double-digit rebounds for just the second time this season, but he also swatted a whopping six shots, the second time in 2025-26 he's achieved that. The senior center hasn't offered much in the way of scoring, but he's averaging 6.9 rebounds and 2.5 blocks this year. He'll now look to remain a strong paint presence in Big Ten play.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Diallo, Claude and Steinbach triumvirate carry Washington to 74-65 win over Utah

Zoom Diallo scored 24 points and Hannes Steinbach recorded a double-double and Washington won for the fourth time in its last five games by beating Utah 74-65

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Heimbrodt and Seattle U host Washington

Seattle U hosts the Washington Huskies after Will Heimbrodt scored 20 points in Seattle U's 79-78 win over the UC Davis Aggies

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Yates scores 25, Diallo adds 19 to lead Washington past Nevada 83-66 in Acrisure classic

Wesley Yates III scored 17 of his 25 points in the second half after Zoom Diallo had 13 of his 19 in the first half and Washington beat Nevada 83-66 in the Acrisure Holiday Classic

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Menace on the glass Kepnang fouled out of Tuesday's 99-93 2OT win over Southern University after recording six points (3-6 FG), 12 rebounds, one assist, six blocks and three steals across 32 minutes.

Impact Kepnang scored just six points on six shots, but he was a monster on the glass with a dozen rebounds and six blocks. His defensive presence was enormous in helping the Huskies avoid what would've been a disastrous upset. Kepnang hasn't been a big scorer this season, but he's done a lot of the dirty work for Washington.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Washington's Zoom Diallo sets up Franck Kepnang for the throwdown vs. Denver

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Productive in defeat Kepnang closed with 12 points (6-7 FG, 0-1 FT), eight rebounds, one block and two steals in 26 minutes during Saturday's 85-79 loss to Iowa.

Impact Kepnang posted 12 points, eight rebounds, one block and two steals during Saturday's loss against the Hawkeyes. The 6-foot-11 senior, who dealt with an early-season knee injury, is averaging 6.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, 0.7 steals and 1.9 blocks on 17.5 minutes per game this season (10 games). Kepnang and Great Osobor will look to come up big against the Badgers on Tuesday night.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Defensive masterclass against Penn State Kepnang posted 14 points (6-10 FG, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, five blocks and four steals in 27 minutes during Saturday's 75-73 victory over Penn State.

Impact Kepnang was a monster on the defensive end of the floor, closing with 14 points, five rebounds, five blocks and four steals during Saturday's win over the Nittany Lions. The 6-foot-11 senior has appeared in just eight games as the result of a knee injury, averaging 5.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, 0.6 steals and two blocks on 17.1 minutes per game. Kepnang will look to continue making strong contributions for the Huskies as they look to secure a berth into the Big Ten conference tournament.

FEBRUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Franck Kepnang glad to be back as Washington faces Minnesota Over the previous two seasons, Franck Kepnang had played one half of one conference game for Washington due to injuries. He surpassed that l...

JANUARY 31, 2025 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

Available again Kepnang (knee) logged seven points (3-6 FG, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds and two blocks during Washington's 65-60 loss Friday at UCLA.

Impact Kepnang was questionable before the Washington-UCLA game. Despite not being in UW's starting lineup Friday, he did more than enough to impress in his first game back since November, falling just a three-pointer and barely multiple rebounds short of a double-double.

JANUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out once again Kepnang (knee) is out for Tuesday's game against Oregon.

Impact Kepnang hasn't played since Nov. 9, and that won't change here, as the big man has struggled to see the court regularly this season. His next chance to suit up will come against UCLA on Friday.

JANUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out vs. Boilermakers Kepnang (knee) won't play against Purdue.

Impact The forward hasn't played since Nov. 9, and that won't change against Purdue. Kepnang's next chance to play will come on Jan. 21 against Oregon.

JANUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to miss time Kepnang (knee) is expected to be out until January as he recovers from his knee injury, Chris Fetters of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Kepnang will miss the next couple of weeks as works his way back from a knee injury. The senior center could be back for the game against Maryland on Jan. 2. Wilhelm Breidenbach will likely fill in during his absence.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Kepnang (knee) won't play in Saturday's game versus UCLA.

Impact Kepnang will remain sidelined and how hasn't played since the team's loss to Nevada on Nov. 9. Wilhelm Breidenbach will continue to serve as the team's starting center, and Kepnang's next chance to make his return Tuesday versus Eastern Washington.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out for Huskies Kepnang (knee) won't be available for Washington against Santa Clara on Friday.

Impact Kepnang will now miss his fifth straight game. The starting center's absence should pave the way for Tyler Harris and Great Osobor to get plenty of minutes in the Huskies' front court.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday Kepnang (knee) is out for Thursday's game against Colorado State, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Kepnang has missed each of the team's last three games with a knee injury and will now be held out for a fourth consecutive contest. The senior center played in just two games this season before suffering a knee injury against Nevada. Kepnang will hope to make his return to action in the Huskies' second game in the Acrisure Invitational against either TCU or Santa Clara on Friday.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out once again Kepnang (knee) won't play against Alcorn State on Friday.

Impact Kepnang will now miss his third-straight game. The center started each of the Huskies' first two contests in 2024-2025, but his knee ailment has sidelined him for the past couple of weeks. He'll look to return next on Thanksgiving against Colorado State.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for UML game Kepnang (undisclosed) is out for Washington's game Sunday against Massachusetts-Lowell.

Impact Sunday will include Kepnang's second DNP of his 2024-25 season. He logged the first Wednesday, when his game unavailability resulted in Wilhelm Breidenbach being Washington's starting center against Seattle Pacific.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Massachusetts-Lowell Kepnang (undisclosed) is out for Wednesday's game against Pacific State.

Impact The loss of Kepnang is a massive one in the Washington frontcourt, particularly on the defensive end. He has recorded three blocks in each of his two outings this season while adding 12 total points and 10 total rebounds. His next chance to play will come against Massachusetts-Lowell on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Washington's Great Osobor connects with Franck Kepnang for a NASTY alley-oop jam vs. UC Davis

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Scores 12 in 13 Kepnang (knee) logged 12 points (6-7 FG), three blocks and two rebounds across 13 minutes during Washington's exhibition game Monday against Western Oregon.

Impact Even though Kepnang did not play much during Washington's exhibition game, his 13 minutes in it were somehow enough for him to easily log double-digit points. Ideally for him, his 2024-25 season is finally the campaign in which he plays a full year for UW. Kepnang's last two seasons with Washington saw him play for a combined total of only 15 games. As a brief starter of UW's 2023-24 team, he had some volume, averaging 10.3 points to go with 7.4 rebounds and 1.9 blocks.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Begins non-contact work Kepnang (knee) has begun non-contact work, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Pretty much seven months have passed since it was announced that Kepnang would sit out the remainder of his 2023-24 season. The senior beginning non-contact work is welcome news but definitely does not assure his availability for Washington's next game. Ideally for him, he makes significant progress in his recovery before Oct. 29, during which the Huskies are scheduled for an exhibition matchup against Western Oregon.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

UW men's basketball team returns one big man but loses another On Monday, the Husky men found out center Franck Kepnang was returning to the team, and on Tuesday they learned Braxton Meah was headed to N...

APRIL 30, 2024 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

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