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Pastner: Kaufman-Renn's College Career Should Be Over
24 Oct
Summary
- Josh Pastner believes players in NBA Summer League shouldn't play college ball.
- Trey Kaufman-Renn is eligible for Kansas due to a court order.
- Kaufman-Renn was drafted in the 2026 NBA Draft and played in the Summer League.
UNLV coach Josh Pastner has voiced a strong opinion regarding the eligibility of college basketball players who have participated in the NBA Summer League. Pastner believes that players drafted and competing in the Summer League should have their college eligibility expired. He specifically cited Kansas's Trey Kaufman-Renn, a player Pastner watched in the Las Vegas Summer League after Kaufman-Renn was drafted in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Pastner clarified his stance is a general one, not a personal attack on Kaufman-Renn or Kansas coach Bill Self, whom he greatly respects. Kaufman-Renn, a former first-team All-Big Ten selection, is one of three Kansas players granted eligibility this season via a court order. The Jayhawks are scheduled to play the Rebels on November 17th, and Pastner acknowledged they must prepare for Kaufman-Renn's expected participation.
