Trey Kaufman-Renn
| No. 14 – Minnesota Timberwolves | |
|---|---|
| Position | Power forward |
| League | NBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 19, 2002 Sellersburg, Indiana, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Silver Creek (Sellersburg, Indiana) |
| College | Purdue (2022–2026) |
| NBA draft | 2026: 2nd round, 59th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| Playing career | 2026–present |
| Career history | |
| 2026–present | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Trey Bellamy Kaufman-Renn (born August 19, 2002) is an American basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Purdue Boilermakers.
High school career
[edit]Kaufman-Renn attended Silver Creek High School in Sellersburg, Indiana.[1][2] During his time at Silver Creek, he became the school's all-time leading scorer.[3] During his junior season, he averaged 25.8 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game.[4] As a senior, Kaufman-Renn helped lead Silver Creek to state championship.[5] He finished the season averaging 24.5 points, 11.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.9 blocks per game.[6] A four-star recruit, Kaufman-Renn committed to play college basketball at Purdue University over offers from Indiana, North Carolina, and Virginia.[7][8]
College career
[edit]Kaufman-Renn redshirted his first year on campus.[9] The following season, he appeared in 35 games, averaging 4.5 points and 1.8 rebounds per game, making an immediate impact.[10][11] Kaufman-Renn's production increased the next season, starting in every game.[12][13] Against Utah State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, he finished with 18 points, eight rebounds, three assists and two blocks in a 106–67 victory.[14] He averaged 6.4 points and 4.0 rebounds per game as a sophomore. As a junior, Kaufman-Renn averaged 20.1 points and 6.5 rebounds per game, earning first-team All-Big Ten honors.[15] He averaged 14.2 points and a career-high 8.3 rebounds per game as a senior, helping the Boilermakers finish 30-9 and reach the Elite Eight.[16]
Professional career
[edit]The Minnesota Timberwolves selected Kaufmann-Renn with the 59th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.[17]
Career statistics
[edit]| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
College
[edit]| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–23 | Purdue | 35 | 0 | 11.3 | .496 | .250 | .644 | 1.8 | .7 | .4 | .2 | 4.5 |
| 2023–24 | Purdue | 39 | 39 | 17.0 | .511 | .333 | .557 | 4.0 | .9 | .3 | .4 | 6.4 |
| 2024–25 | Purdue | 36 | 36 | 30.8 | .595 | .429 | .648 | 6.5 | 2.2 | .7 | .3 | 20.1 |
| 2025–26 | Purdue | 37 | 37 | 28.1 | .578 | .154 | .636 | 8.3 | 2.5 | .4 | .2 | 14.2 |
Personal life
[edit]Kaufman-Renn was raised by Lara Renn, a single mother. She played basketball in high-school, where she wore the same number Kaufman-Renn wears today. Trey has a younger brother named Jaylen.[19] His uncle, Matt Renn, was a 4-year star at Indiana State.
Kaufman-Renn is majoring in Philosophy at Purdue University.[20]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Southern Indiana will be cheering for Trey-Kaufman Renn during Final Four". whas11.com. 2024-04-05. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ↑ Neddenriep, Kyle. "All eyes on Silver Creek's Trey Kaufman". The Herald-Times. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ↑ Kim, David J. "Trey Kaufman-Renn becomes Silver Creek basketball's all-time scoring leader". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ↑ Tachman, Tyler (2020-08-18). "Meet high school renaissance man Trey Kaufman". Inside the Hall. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ↑ Kim, David J. "Trey Kaufman-Renn, Kooper Jacobi end Silver Creek careers with IHSAA Class 3A state title". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ↑ Cook, Josh (2021-06-24). "NTSPY BOYS' BASKETBALL FINALIST: Trey Kaufman-Renn". News and Tribune. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ↑ Kim, David J. "Silver Creek's Trey Kaufman: Why I'm committing to Purdue basketball". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ↑ Cook, Josh (2020-10-30). "Four-star Kaufman commits to Purdue". Herald Bulletin. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ↑ "Waddell, Kaufman-Renn to redshirt 2021-22 basketball season". Purdue Exponent. 2021-11-09. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ↑ Shackelford, Brianna (2023-07-05). "Trey Kaufman-Renn is looking forward to showing you a new version of Boiler Ball". WLFI News 18. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ↑ "Purdue basketball's Trey Kaufman-Renn grows into role as changeup to Zach Edey". Journal and Courier. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ↑ Sinn, Dylan (2024-03-26). "Purdue's Trey Kaufman-Renn has earned the spotlight". Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ↑ Cook, Josh (2024-04-05). "Kaufman-Renn readies for Final Four". News and Tribune. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ↑ "TKR stuck with Purdue, says he's 'lucky to find a role.' He found his scoring vs Utah State". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ↑ Schutte, Dustin (July 10, 2025). "Why Purdue's Trey Kaufman-Renn Has 'Flown Under the Radar'". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 20, 2025.
- ↑ King, Sam (June 24, 2026). "What Purdue basketball's Trey Kaufman-Renn brings to Timberwolves". Lafayette Journal & Courier. Retrieved June 29, 2026.
- ↑ Huiras, Charles (2026-06-25). "Purdue star Trey Kaufman-Renn selected by Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA Draft". Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather | Indiana Traffic | WISH-TV |. Retrieved 2026-06-25.
- ↑ "Trey Kaufman-Renn Overview". sports-reference.com. Retrieved May 27, 2026.
- ↑ Stone, Matt. "Silver Creek star, Purdue commit Trey Kaufman-Renn's has special bond with his mom". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
- ↑ "Trey Kaufman-Renn - Men's Basketball". Purdue Boilermakers. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
