Kepnang said he hasn’t spoken in person to Calipari or his staff, and he has yet to officially receive an offer. “Right now I haven’t talked to them face-to-face yet,” he said. “I know it’s a very great program. Coach Calipari is obviously one of the greatest coaches in the country so I know for sure academically that they’re pretty good and also on the basketball court they’re great, too.” Asked if plans to visit Kentucky, he said, “I don’t know yet.”The Big Fella @kep_dunker just threw down this dunk right in front of John Calipari and Tony Barbee https://t.co/xvDlE6hmUW
— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) January 12, 2020
Kepnang holds a slew of offers and mentioned Illinois and Washington among those involved. He also said “Villanova just talked to me a little bit. They haven’t offered. Right now I’m pretty wide [open].” Kepnang said he models his game after fellow African Hakeem Olajuwon and former Kentucky big man Anthony Davis. “On the post, I really look up to Hakeem Olajuwon,” he said. “AD is a player that can do everything on the court.” Kentucky has produced several NBA big men including Davis and Karl-Anthony Towns. Asked if that made their program more appealing, he said, “Definitely, I really like their program and it’s something that I will look forward to when I make my decision.”Talking with Franck Kepnang about Kentucky, his recruitment and coming to the United States. Also said he models his game after Hakeem Olajuwon and Anthony Davis pic.twitter.com/X7ZZUp5UG8
— Greg Levinsky (@GregLevinsky) January 12, 2020
Kepnang didn’t take a 3-pointer on Sunday, but Westtown coach Seth Berger said Kepnang is shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and “when he’s open we want him to shoot it.” “He’s become a pretty good 3-point shooter,” he said. “His hands have also significantly improved as a lob-catcher in the last year so as a screener, as a lob-catcher, he’s being to be for sure at an NBA level. Obviously, as a defender and rebounder his energy level is high.” Kepnang also runs the floor with a high motor and plays with great enthusiasm. After one dunk, he stomped the floor, flexed and let out a scream. “I think just showing the hard work,” he said. “Every play you just show 100 percent.” Follow Adam Zagoria on Twitter And like ZAGS on Facebook2021 No. 18 recruit @kep_dunker running the floor and finishing. First touch other than a lob or tip looks just fine https://t.co/uGPYTLuNAM pic.twitter.com/aIZeG4JZV3
— Greg Levinsky (@GregLevinsky) January 12, 2020