Kansas has officially signed forward Trey Kaufman-Renn, a former Purdue player and second-round draft pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2026 NBA Draft. The announcement came shortly before the men's preseason AP Top 25 poll was released. Kaufman-Renn, who is 24 years old, played five seasons at Purdue but was granted an additional year of eligibility through a court order after he filed a lawsuit in late August seeking another season.
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This addition is seen as a significant boost to Kansas' roster as they prepare for the upcoming college basketball season. Kaufman-Renn will not play in the NBA or the G League this year and has decided to return to college basketball. Kansas coach Bill Self has faced scrutiny for this move, particularly regarding the implications of Kaufman-Renn’s NBA draft status.
At Big 12 media day, Self addressed questions relating to Kaufman-Renn but emphasized the player’s eligibility status, stating the new draft rule does not apply to him in this context. With Kaufman-Renn's presence, Kansas aims to enhance its championship prospects as the season approaches.