A Standout Performer
Trey Kaufman‑Renn, a former Purdue forward, has received an invitation to the NBA Scouting Combine following impressive showings at the G League Combine. In two scrimmages he posted averages of 12 points and 9.5 rebounds, numbers that caught the attention of league evaluators.
His teammate, Fletcher Loyer, also turned heads during the same period, delivering 12 points and four rebounds across two games. Loyer’s shooting pedigree is notable; he set a Purdue record with 309 career three‑pointers and shot 41.1% from beyond the arc over four seasons.
If both Braden Smith and Kaufman‑Renn find their names called in the upcoming NBA Draft, it would mark the first time since 2011 that two Boilermakers have been selected in the same draft, underscoring the program’s recent pipeline to the league.
Loyer is expected to receive a Summer League invitation, giving him a chance to translate his collegiate shooting success into professional minutes.
Looking Ahead
The upcoming weeks will see Kaufman‑Renn join other prospects in Chicago for combine drills, while Loyer prepares for potential Summer League action. Both players represent a new generation of Boilermakers eyeing NBA opportunities.