Stephens came off the bench as a freshman and averaged 5.5 points in 29 games played.[3] As a sophomore, Stephens was named first team All-Ivy League and the conference Defensive Player of the Year averaged 12.5 points and 4.6 rebounds per game and blocked 22 shots.[4] He was named second team All-Ivy after averaging 15.3 points and 6.3 rebounds in his junior season.[5] Stephens was named first team All-Ivy as a senior after averaging 13.6 points and 6.4 rebounds per game.[6]
Stephens signed with the Vilpas Vikings of the Finnish Korisliiga for the 2020–2021 season.[8][9] He averaged 12.7 points and 5.9 rebounds on the season.[10]