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Jayhawks Get Sixth-Year Boost: Kaufman-Renn Cleared
3 Nov
Summary
- Trey Kaufman-Renn is eligible for the 2026-27 season after a court injunction.
- He seeks an unprecedented sixth year of college basketball eligibility.
- Kaufman-Renn previously played four seasons at Purdue after redshirting.
Trey Kaufman-Renn will make his debut for the No. 17 Kansas Jayhawks in their season opener against Fordham on Monday. He has been granted eligibility for the 2026-27 season through a preliminary injunction against the NCAA. This ruling allows him to pursue an unprecedented sixth year of college basketball eligibility.
Kaufman-Renn previously played four seasons with Purdue after redshirting his freshman year in 2021-22 due to injury. His unique case stems from redshirting his first year, meaning he only played in four of his five seasons on scholarship. This distinguishes his situation from other players currently seeking additional eligibility.
His availability comes after Kansas was already at its roster limit, but a season-ending injury to freshman Grant Mordini created a spot. The Jayhawks now boast a strong roster, with Kaufman-Renn, Tre White, and Melvin Council Jr. all seeking extended eligibility to compete at the top of the Big 12.
