Trey Kaufman-Renn: The Hoops Hero from Indiana

The Comeback

Trey Kaufman-Renn, a standout basketball player for the Purdue Boilermakers, is renowned for his relentless determination. Last year, his team suffered a significant loss to Auburn. However, Trey didn't let that defeat define him. This year, he ensured his team's victory by a substantial margin, even expressing a desire for an even larger point difference.

Early Life and Background

• Birthplace: Sellersburg, Indiana, near Louisville, Kentucky
• Nationality: American
• Birthdate: August 19, 2002
• Parents:
• Mother: Lara Renn
• Father: Identity not known
• Ethnicity: Not public
• Religion: Christian, known for bonding with teammate Caleb Furst over shared faith

High School Career at Silver Creek High School

Sophomore Year

• Achievements:
• Led team to the championship
• Averaged 15.1 points and 9.1 rebounds
• Battled mono and the flu, including a fever, during the championship game
• Scored 4 points, 13 rebounds, and 6 assists in the championship win
• Secured the school's first state championship in any sport since 1925
• Academics:
• Maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA
• Top of his class

Junior Year

• Statistics:
• Averaged 25.8 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game
• Season cut short due to COVID-19

Senior Year

• Achievements:
• Led team to another state championship