FRANCK KEPNANG NEWS

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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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

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

Not close to return Kepnang (knee) is not nearing a return, according to the Seattle Times.

Impact Kepnang underwent a surgery before this season to repair his right knee, but tweaked it again in December after playing 10 games and hasn't played since. The senior center will likely not return for a while, though Washington could definitely use him considering they started 7-3 with him playing and have gone 5-7 since with him on the bench.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Kepnang (knee) is out for Sunday's game against UCLA, Percy Allen of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Kepnang will miss yet another game for the Huskies with a nagging knee injury, marking his seventh consecutive missed game. The former Oregon transfer has averaged 8.3 points and 5.9 rebounds per game through 10 games for Washington this season. Kepnang will next have a chance to return when the Huskies travel to face Cal on Thursday.

JANUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Thursday Kepnang (knee) is out again Thursday versus Arizona State, Percy Allen of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Kepnang will miss his sixth consecutive game Thursday as he continues to deal with a knee injury. It is currently unclear how close he is to returning to the lineup. His next chance to play is Sunday at UCLA.

JANUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Saturday Kepnang (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Oregon State, Percy Allen of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact The big man continues his recovery process and participated in a portion of pregame drills, but will miss his fifth straight game Saturday. His next chance to play will come against Arizona State on Thursday.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP at Utah Kepnang (knee) did not play during Washington's game Sunday at Utah.

Impact Kepnang has sat out thrice because of his knee injury. Once again, Washington's team used Braxton Meah as its starting center. The 2023-24 Huskies are expected to begin their 2024 schedule Thursday against Oregon.

JANUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE