Trey Kaufman-Renn
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 19, 2002 Sellersburg, Indiana, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Silver Creek (Sellersburg, Indiana) |
| College | Purdue (2022–2026) |
| NBA draft | 2026: 2nd round, 59th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| Position | Power forward |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Trey Bellamy Kaufman-Renn (born August 19, 2002) is an American college basketball player. He was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of the 2026 NBA draft.
High school career
[edit]Kaufman-Renn attended Silver Creek High School in Sellersburg, Indiana.[1][2] During his time at Silver Creek, he became the school's all-time leading scorer.[3] During his junior season, he averaged 25.8 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game.[4] As a senior, Kaufman-Renn helped lead Silver Creek to state championship.[5] He finished the season averaging 24.5 points, 11.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.9 blocks per game.[6] A four-star recruit, Kaufman-Renn committed to play college basketball at Purdue University over offers from Indiana, North Carolina, and Virginia.[7][8]
College career
[edit]Kaufman-Renn redshirted his first year on campus.[9] The following season, he appeared in 35 games, averaging 4.5 points and 1.8 rebounds per game, making an immediate impact.[10][11] Kaufman-Renn's production increased the next season, starting in every game.[12][13] Against Utah State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, he finished with 18 points, eight rebounds, three assists and two blocks in a 106–67 victory.[14] He averaged 6.4 points and 4.0 rebounds per game as a sophomore. As a junior, Kaufman-Renn averaged 20.1 points and 6.5 rebounds per game, earning first-team All-Big Ten honors.[15] He averaged 14.2 points and a career-high 8.3 rebounds per game as a senior, helping the Boilermakers finish 30-9 and reach the Elite Eight.[16]
In August 2026, Kaufmann-Renn filed a lawsuit against the NCAA, seeking a sixth season of eligibility after not playing during a redshirt year as a freshman. This following the new five-for-five years NCAA ruling.[17] On September 9, 2026, Kaufmann-Renn was granted a temporary restraining order by the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, allowing him to join a team.[18] Kaufmann-Renn subsequently announced he would not return to Purdue.[19]
Professional career
[edit]On June 24, 2026, the Minnesota Timberwolves selected Kaufman-Renn with the 59th overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft.[20] However, he never signed a contract after the draft.[21]
Career statistics
[edit]| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
College
[edit]| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | Purdue |  Redshirt | ||||||||||
| 2022–23 | Purdue | 35 | 0 | 11.3 | .496 | .250 | .644 | 1.8 | .7 | .4 | .2 | 4.5 |
| 2023–24 | Purdue | 39 | 39 | 17.0 | .511 | .333 | .557 | 4.0 | .9 | .3 | .4 | 6.4 |
| 2024–25 | Purdue | 36 | 36 | 30.8 | .595 | .429 | .648 | 6.5 | 2.2 | .7 | .3 | 20.1 |
| 2025–26 | Purdue | 37 | 37 | 28.1 | .578 | .154 | .636 | 8.3 | 2.5 | .4 | .2 | 14.2 |
Personal life
[edit]Kaufman-Renn was raised by Lara Renn, a single mother. She played basketball in high-school, where she wore the same number Kaufman-Renn wears today. Trey has a younger brother named Jaylen.[23] His uncle, Matt Renn, was a 4-year star at Indiana State.
Kaufman-Renn is majoring in Philosophy at Purdue University.[24]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Southern Indiana will be cheering for Trey-Kaufman Renn during Final Four". whas11.com. April 5, 2024. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ↑ Neddenriep, Kyle. "All eyes on Silver Creek's Trey Kaufman". The Herald-Times. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ↑ Kim, David J. "Trey Kaufman-Renn becomes Silver Creek basketball's all-time scoring leader". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ↑ Tachman, Tyler (August 18, 2020). "Meet high school renaissance man Trey Kaufman". Inside the Hall. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ↑ Kim, David J. "Trey Kaufman-Renn, Kooper Jacobi end Silver Creek careers with IHSAA Class 3A state title". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ↑ Cook, Josh (June 24, 2021). "NTSPY BOYS' BASKETBALL FINALIST: Trey Kaufman-Renn". News and Tribune. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ↑ Kim, David J. "Silver Creek's Trey Kaufman: Why I'm committing to Purdue basketball". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ↑ Cook, Josh (October 30, 2020). "Four-star Kaufman commits to Purdue". Herald Bulletin. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ↑ "Waddell, Kaufman-Renn to redshirt 2021-22 basketball season". Purdue Exponent. November 9, 2021. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ↑ Shackelford, Brianna (July 5, 2023). "Trey Kaufman-Renn is looking forward to showing you a new version of Boiler Ball". WLFI News 18. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ↑ "Purdue basketball's Trey Kaufman-Renn grows into role as changeup to Zach Edey". Journal and Courier. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ↑ Sinn, Dylan (March 26, 2024). "Purdue's Trey Kaufman-Renn has earned the spotlight". Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ↑ Cook, Josh (April 5, 2024). "Kaufman-Renn readies for Final Four". News and Tribune. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ↑ "TKR stuck with Purdue, says he's 'lucky to find a role.' He found his scoring vs Utah State". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ↑ Schutte, Dustin (July 10, 2025). "Why Purdue's Trey Kaufman-Renn Has 'Flown Under the Radar'". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 20, 2025.
- ↑ King, Sam (June 24, 2026). "What Purdue basketball's Trey Kaufman-Renn brings to Timberwolves". Lafayette Journal & Courier. Retrieved June 29, 2026.
- ↑ Baird, Nathan (September 8, 2026). "Former Purdue player contends economics of college basketball worth 6th year of NCAA eligibility". The Indianapolis Star.
- ↑ Hager, Daniel (September 9, 2026). "Trey Kaufman-Renn granted temporary restraining order against the NCAA, paving way to join a college team". On3.com.
- ↑ Baird, Nathan (September 9, 2026). "Former Purdue basketball player wins TRO in NCAA eligibility case. What it means". The Indianapolis Star.
- ↑ Huiras, Charles (June 25, 2026). "Purdue star Trey Kaufman-Renn selected by Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA Draft". Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather | Indiana Traffic | WISH-TV |. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
- ↑ "Ex-Purdue star Trey Kaufman-Renn enters portal, sources say". ESPN.com.
- ↑ "Trey Kaufman-Renn Overview". sports-reference.com. Retrieved May 27, 2026.
- ↑ Stone, Matt. "Silver Creek star, Purdue commit Trey Kaufman-Renn's has special bond with his mom". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
- ↑ "Trey Kaufman-Renn - Men's Basketball". Purdue Boilermakers. Retrieved December 31, 2024.