Rim Protector with Big-Time Staying Power
Franck Kepnang is a rugged, veteran 7-footer whose best trait is real two-way interior impact: in the 2025-26 season for Washington, he started 25 of 27 games and averaged 6.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks, ranking among the Big Ten’s better shot-blockers. He’s valued for physicality, rim protection, and a warrior-like mentality that coaches praise, but his fit comes with a clear caveat—his career has been marked by knee and leg issues, including a late-season leg injury that limited him. If you need size, defense, and toughness, he’s compelling; if you need durability, proceed with caution.
