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    Trey Kaufmann-Renn

    Awards & Honours

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    Awards Won

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    Honours

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    Records

    Kaufman-Renn's rise from a redshirt freshman to an All-American is a story of patience and growth. He became the third player in Big Ten history to average 20 points, six rebounds, two assists, and shoot at least 59% from the field, joining Zach Edey and Evan Eschmeyer. His game-winning putback in the 2026 Sweet Sixteen set a Purdue NCAA Tournament record for the latest regulation game-winner. He was also part of the winningest class in Big Ten history, a testament to his team's consistency.

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    Led Silver Creek to two Indiana Class 3A state titles

    Silver Creek High School·2021

    Kaufman-Renn led his high school to back-to-back state championships.

    School's all-time leading scorer at Silver Creek (1,832 points, 867 rebounds)

    Silver Creek High School·2021

    He set school records for career points and rebounds.

    Selected for NBA Combine and G League Combine

    NBA·2026

    He was invited to both combines ahead of the draft.

    Drafted 59th overall by Minnesota Timberwolves

    NBA·2026

    Selected in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft.

    Records & Feats

    Third player in Big Ten history with 20 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, and 59% shooting

    Career Milestone·2025

    Joined Zach Edey and Evan Eschmeyer as the only Big Ten players to achieve those averages in a season.

    Program record for latest regulation game-winner in Purdue NCAA Tournament history

    Historic First·2026

    Made a putback with 0.7 seconds left against Texas in the 2026 Sweet Sixteen.

    Nation's third-most improved scorer (13.7 points per game increase)

    Career Milestone·2025

    Went from averaging 6.4 points per game as a sophomore to 20.1 as a junior.