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Kaufman-Renn Joins Kansas Jayhawks for Sixth Year
19 Oct
Summary
- Trey Kaufman-Renn, former Purdue player, enrolled at Kansas.
- He is seeking a sixth year of eligibility after injury.
- Kaufman-Renn will fill the roster spot of injured Grant Mordini.
Trey Kaufman-Renn, a former star player for Purdue, has enrolled at Kansas and begun practicing with the Jayhawks. He is seeking a sixth year of eligibility after completing his first five seasons with the Boilermakers. Kaufman-Renn's addition to the team comes as freshman guard Grant Mordini suffered a season-ending patellar tendon injury last month.
Kansas coach Bill Self noted Kaufman-Renn's extensive experience, including multiple NCAA tournament appearances with Purdue. Self believes Kaufman-Renn's high basketball IQ will facilitate a quick transition to the team, despite the late stage of the recruitment process.
Kaufman-Renn initially redshirted the 2021-22 season following a knee injury that required surgery. He subsequently played four seasons, developing into a notable forward in college basketball. He recently obtained a preliminary injunction against the NCAA concerning his eligibility.
He joins Tre White and Melvin Council Jr., both seeking a fifth year of eligibility, as new additions to the Kansas roster for the 2026-27 season. The projected starting lineup for Kansas includes Council Jr., White, Tyran Stokes, Keanu Dawes, and Kaufman-Renn.
