Michigan State's search for frontcourt help in the transfer portal may have a new, familiar target. According to reports, the Spartans have shown interest in Washington transfer center Franck Kepnang, a veteran big man from within the Big Ten conference.
Standing at 6-foot-11, Kepnang would bring significant size and experience to East Lansing. He is poised to enter his seventh year of college eligibility, having begun his career at Oregon before spending the last four seasons with the Huskies. Last year, he started 25 games for Washington, averaging 6.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, and an impressive 2.1 blocks in just over 22 minutes per game.
While injuries have been a concern throughout his lengthy career, Kepnang represents a proven commodity with valuable Big Ten starting experience. For a Michigan State team still looking to make its first splash in the portal this offseason, he could provide a reliable, defensive-minded presence in the paint as a solid role player.
As the offseason roster shuffle continues, Kepnang's potential fit with the Spartans is a developing situation worth watching for fans eager to see how Coach Izzo bolsters his lineup for the upcoming campaign.
