Oregon center Franck Kepnang to enter transfer portal and leave Ducks
One of the key pieces in Oregon’s frontcourt has announced that he will be leaving the Ducks via the transfer portal this offseason.
On Monday night, Franck Kepnang posted on his Instagram page and said that he is deciding to find a new team to play for in the future.
“After much consideration and thought, I have decided to put my name in the transfer portal,” Kepnang wrote. “I am forever grateful for my time here in Eugene.”
While it is a tough development for the Ducks, it’s hard to say that Kepnang’s departure doesn’t make sense for his future. He came off of the bench for Oregon in 2021, his second season with the team, and his minutes — Kepnang played an average of 14.5 last season — only project to be cut even more, especially with 5-star center Kel’el Ware coming to Eugene.
On the other hand, the departure of Kepnang could actually portend some good news for the Ducks when it comes to the future of center N’Faly Dante. After the season, there was a thought that Dante could test his NBA draft possibilities, but with Kepnang transferring, it seems that Dante may be returning to Eugene.
At any rate, losing a player like Kepnang is tough to swallow. His infectious energy and effort level on both sides of the ball was thrilling to watch, and he quickly became a fan favorite. Here’s to hoping that he finds a team that best suits him going forward.
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