Steven Verplancken (ex Champagne) signs at Louisville

Steven Verplancken

University of Louisville landed 26-year old Dominican Rep. 6-4 guard Steven Verplancken (college: Weber State) for new season. He was second best scorer at Champagne in French ELITE 2. In 33 games he averaged 8.1ppg, 1.3rpg and 1.6apg last season. The previous (2024-25) season he played at Alimerka Oviedo Baloncesto (Primera FEB) in Spanish league. He also played for Haukar Hafnarfjordur (Subway League) in Icelandic league.
Among many awards, his team made it to the Big Sky Conference Tournament Semifinals in 2023. Verplancken was voted to All-Big Sky Conference Honorable Mention in 2024.
He graduated from Weber State in 2024 and it will be his third season in pro basketball. Verplancken played for other colleges like Southern Illinois University and Glenville State University.


University of Louisville roster for 2026-27:

Guards:
Steven Verplancken
Jackson Shelstad
London Johnson
De'Shayne Montgomery
Isaac Ellis
Adrian Wooley

Forwards:
Alvaro Folgueiras
Karter Knox
Boyuan Zhang
Flory Bidunga

Centers:
Gabe Dynes
Obinna Ekezie_Jr.

Coach: Pat Kelsey