Kentucky Basketball: Potential frontcourt options for 2020-21 roster
Moussa Diabate and Franck Kepnang
Moussa Diabate
Diabate is a French national who spent the past season at IMG Academy. The consensus five-star, top 20 recruit currently holds 16 offers. The following is Meyer’s scouting report on the 6-10 post player:
” Long arms at 6-9. Energetic athlete who plays with aggression and a competitive edge. Thrives on contact and has an unorthodox style that is physically intimidating. High-level rebounder who goes out of his area to pursue the ball. Very limited shooting range. Not uncomfortable with the ball but not a playmaker. A versatile and adept defender. Quality shot blocker. Has great potential as a high energy defender, rebounder type.”
Franck Kepnang
The Wildcats have not offered Kepnang, who holds 20 scholarship overtures overall, yet but they have been interested in the 6-11 big man since watching him at the Slam to the Beach. Kepnang is a consensus top 35 player, and the following is what Meyer said about the Norristown (PA) product.
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"“Tremendous build and length. Mobile big man who plays with energy and high motor. Quite limited offensive player. Primarily just a dunker. Aggressive rebounder but modest rebounding numbers. Blocking shots is his niche. Has a NBA body but must drastically improve skill-wise on offense to play at that level.”"