Franck Kepnang announces intentions to stay with Washington basketball

The Washington Huskies retained the services of center Franck Kepnang, who announced his return on Monday.

Coach Danny Sprinkle and the Washington Huskies retained an important piece of the roster on Monday, with center Franck Kepnang announcing his intentions to return to Montlake for his final season of eligibility. The 6-foot-11 center from Cameroon has suffered season-ending injuries during both of his years at Washington and has played in just 18 games over the last two seasons.

Kepnang entered the transfer portal after two years with the Oregon Ducks and decided to take his talents to Seattle, where he has been an integral piece on both sides of the ball whenever he’s on the floor.

In his 18 appearances, he has averaged 8.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks per game. Kepnang plays with extreme intensity and under Sprinkle, he can step in as the starting center in front of Oregon State transfer KC Ibekwe.

If the Huskies can also find a way to bring in Utah State transfer Great Osobor, who was honored as the Mountain West Player of the Year under Sprinkle’s tutelage, Kepnang’s return will help give Washington a more than suitable combination of starting big men as the team moves into the Big Ten.