Trey Kaufman-Renn granted sixth year of NCAA eligibility by court order

A Clark County Circuit Court judge has granted Trey Kaufman-Renn a temporary restraining order, allowing him to pursue a sixth year of collegiate basketball eligibility. The ruling prevents the NCAA from denying his eligibility based on his professional status or the standard five-year limit for student-athletes.

Kaufman-Renn, a former Purdue standout and the 59th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves, filed the lawsuit to challenge NCAA rules. He argued that his eligibility should be extended due to the timing of his enrollment and the redshirt year he spent during his first season.

The court order mandates that member schools be permitted to recruit, enroll, and play him immediately. Kaufman-Renn has confirmed his departure from Purdue, stating via social media that his chapter with the Boilermakers has ended. He is expected to enter the transfer portal, with several programs reportedly showing interest in his services for the 2026-27 season.