When Trey Kaufman-Renn decided to file a lawsuit against the NCAA and attempt to return to college basketball for a sixth season, Purdue head coach Matt Painter could have opened up a spot for the former All-American.
Trey Kaufman-Renn, whom the Timberwolves selected No. 59 out of Purdue in this year’s draft, recently filed a motion suing the NCAA to grant him eligibility to return to college for a sixth season.
Former Purdue star Trey Kaufman-Renn was drafted in the second round by the Timberwolves this year and played in NBA Summer League for Minnesota, but he’s planning on heading back to the NCAA level for the upcoming basketball season.
Trey Kaufman-Renn is seeking a sixth year of eligibility in the NCAA, meaning his short time with the Minnesota Timberwolves is over. Minnesota selected the former Purdue star 59th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Former Purdue forward Trey Kaufman-Renn has filed a court motion to obtain a sixth year of collegiate eligibility, Nathan Baird writes for the Indy Star.
It's no secret that the Minnesota Timberwolves are dealing with a salary cap crunch. It's not quite a roster crunch, as there are two vacant slots. But they have yet to sign No.
During last week's NBA Draft, both Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman-Renn were selected in the second round. The former Purdue stars are hoping to be the next group of successful Boilers in the league.