Trey Kaufman-Renn leaves Minnesota Timberwolves to resume college career

Trey Kaufman-Renn is set to return to collegiate basketball after a judge granted him a temporary restraining order against the NCAA. The 2026 NBA Draft pick, selected 59th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves, secured the order based on an argument that an injury-shortened freshman season entitled him to a sixth year of eligibility under a new NCAA model. Despite being drafted, Kaufman-Renn never signed a professional contract with the Timberwolves, allowing him to maintain collegiate eligibility provided he ceases professional representation. He confirmed he will not return to Purdue, where he previously played. Multiple programs have expressed interest in the forward, with potential NIL compensation packages reportedly exceeding standard NBA G League salaries. Kaufman-Renn played for the Timberwolves during the 2026 NBA Summer League, appearing in five games and averaging 6.6 points.

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