Judge grants Trey Kaufman-Renn eligibility for sixth college basketball season
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 9:03 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
Trey Kaufman-Renn, a former Purdue forward, secured a temporary restraining order against the NCAA on Wednesday, Sept. 9. A Clark County Circuit Court judge ruled the NCAA cannot prevent the player from pursuing a sixth year of college basketball despite his prior professional status. Kaufman-Renn was selected 59th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2026 NBA Draft but never signed a contract with the team. Following the ruling, the former All-Big Ten selection confirmed he will not return to Purdue for the upcoming season. He is currently evaluating interest from several other programs that have reached out regarding his availability for the 2026-27 campaign. The forward averaged 14.2 points and 8.3 rebounds per game during his final season with the Boilermakers.
- •Judge Kyle P. Williams granted a temporary restraining order on Wednesday, Sept. 9.
- •Kaufman-Renn was selected 59th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft but remained unsigned.
- •The former Purdue standout is not returning to the Boilermakers program.
- •Multiple college programs have expressed interest in recruiting the 6-foot-9 forward.
- •NCAA rules previously restricted his ability to play following five college seasons.
- 9:03 PMYahoo Sports — Wolves draft pick Trey Kaufman-Renn granted TRO for sixth year of NCAA eligibility
- 8:25 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Purdue star Trey Kaufman-Renn granted TRO to return to college basketball in latest eligibility ruling
- 8:06 PMYahoo Sports — Former Purdue basketball star Trey Kaufman-Renn can return to college for sixth season
"Trey Kaufman-Renn was selected in the second round of the NBA Draft earlier this summer by the Timberwolves, but he never signed a contract with them.
"Kaufman-Renn plans to join a college program after winning an eligibility case in Indiana court. Whether he'll actually remain eligible is unclear.
"Former Purdue men's basketball star Trey Kaufman-Renn has been granted a temporary restraining order against the NCAA
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 9:03 PMWolves draft pick Trey Kaufman-Renn granted TRO for sixth year of NCAA eligibility
Kaufman-Renn plans to join a college program after winning an eligibility case in Indiana court. Whether he'll actually remain eligible is unclear.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 8:25 PMEx-Purdue star Trey Kaufman-Renn granted TRO to return to college basketball in latest eligibility ruling
Trey Kaufman-Renn was selected in the second round of the NBA Draft earlier this summer by the Timberwolves, but he never signed a contract with them.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 8:06 PMFormer Purdue basketball star Trey Kaufman-Renn can return to college for sixth season
Former Purdue men's basketball star Trey Kaufman-Renn has been granted a temporary restraining order against the NCAA
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