Big Ten Top 50 Player Rankings - Trey Kaufman-Renn, Purdue
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- Опубліковано 18 вер 2024
- The Sleepers breakdown Purdue's Trey Kaufman-Renn in their top 50 Big Ten basketball player rankings!
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I do love this collaboration of Boiler Diehards and Sleepers! TKR has an open opportunity to make people stand up take notice. I'm actually excited to see what Purdue's offensive scheme will be and what I expect to be an uptempo attacking style of offense.
We could easily look back at this video at the end of the season and really question why he wasn't higher
1) You haven’t seen TKR for 3 years. You’ve seen him for 2. He’s going to be a RS Jr.
2) TKR is quite similar to Trevion in my opinion. Both tend to have some issues with fouling and defensive limitations as a whole. Roughly the same height (both listed at 6’9). Both crafty down low. Pretty similar post bag imo. Not incredibly physically imposing. Trevion definitely the better passer from what I’ve seen, but I’m not sure TKR isn’t able to be a good passer I just don’t know that the offense has worked though him enough to show his passing ability.
TK went through a bit of an identity crisis his freshman year coming in as a post scorer. Last year he really bought in on being a max effort guy. I’m not so concerned about the fouls because A. I think it was his first season really going balls to the wall and B. Purdue has elite post coaching. I think he’s a player who excels being the focal point and I expect some big things from him.
The video focuses on Purdue basketball player Trey Kaufman Ren (TKR), ranked 24th among the top 50 Big Ten players. The discussion highlights how opinions about TKR are highly polarized. Some believe he's destined for all-conference honors, while others see him as underperforming. His performance has been overshadowed by playing alongside Zach Edey, but there's optimism that without Edey, TKR can shine, especially given Purdue’s strong track record with post players.
While TKR has potential, there's debate over how he'll perform in a leading role. Some argue he’ll be an All-Big Ten player, but concerns remain about his efficiency, post-ups, and defensive abilities. His role could be challenging, especially if he's asked to play power forward next to a center. The conversation reflects the uncertainty of how much TKR can elevate his game in a system that consistently produces good big men.
Next they focus on TKR's role and potential on the Purdue basketball team. They speculate that coach Matt Painter likely wants to see TKR as a key offensive player, leading in usage and shot attempts. However, the discussion highlights that if TKR struggles, the team has strong alternatives like Braden Smith, Fletcher Loyer, and others to pick up the offensive slack.
The speakers agree that TKR will be given the first opportunity to prove himself in the post, and his performance will determine whether the team sticks with him or adjusts their approach. The possibility of TKR being a standout player with high upside is considered, but his size (listed at 6'9" and 230 pounds) is debated as a potential limitation in comparison to other Big 10 centers. Despite this, they acknowledge his rebounding, activity in the post, and potential for offensive growth.
The biggest concerns revolve around his ability to avoid fouls, improve his free throw shooting, and adjust his decision-making in the post. Additionally, there's speculation about whether Painter will prefer larger players like Daniel Jacobson if they prove to be defensively elite, which could impact TKR's role. Ultimately, they agree that if TKR excels, he could become a first-team All-Big Ten player, but there's uncertainty about his consistency and fit within the team’s system.
Great in depth discussion!
TKR in my opinion is a very very good 4. If Purdue ask him to play 5, then he may have some higher stats but Purdue will be in for a long season. Now "if" he somehow developed a 3 point shot over the summer, and improved in a bunch of other areas, then I would be super happy to be wrong. To me though, if I played against Purdue and saw a 6 foot 8ish center... I would know the game plan would be to feed the ball inside all day and wear him down.
In regards to the comment that you can’t just assume Purdue center will be better than other really good bigs on other teams, remember Bacot’s words about Edey’s numbers his junior year - “They give him the ball.” So to some degree, yes it does matter, because Purdue will actually use the center position.
I firmly believe TKR is actually 6'10" and I'm entirely basing that off of the team photos from last year. He's at least as tall as Furst.
Trey Kaufman ZEN, he will lead by example.
Great discussion about TKR - I think you guys hit every angle here.
To me, he’s really good 1:1 and efficient there and has more moves than Zach, tho smaller, great rebounder and much improved. I think he’s not a good 1:1 defender or rim protector bc he’s not that tall and his FT shooting could be exposed.
In the lineage of big men since AJ, I’d go Zach > Biggie > Trevion > TKR > AJ > Issac > Haarms.
Trevion edges him out bc he has similar moves, slightly better rebounding but where he separated was passing. Trevion I think got overshadowed by overlapping with the best Purdue player ever, Zach.
And yeah, I think he’s a tall 6’8” not quite 6’9 and I think Furst isn’t 6’10”
And why not have TKR and DJ playing 4/5 and just TKR is 4 on D and 5 on O with DJ the opposite. I think that’s more complementary than TKR and Zach to be honest.
TKR is not better than AJ. We shall see his production this year but if you look at each player as the individual Hammons is shoulders above him
@@slammin2445 I hear your opinion - I liked AJ on defense a lot more and his rim protection was better. But I think TKR is better offensively and just has much better motor than AJ did.
AJ always left me wanting more from him.
@@jwfriar Idk Hammons was just as good on offense as he was defense. I think TKR is more of a bruiser in the post but I don’t think he has Hammons touch or feel around the basket.
Now the team around TKR looks to be more promising and his game could elevate by playing with better shooters
@@slammin2445 how about this - Hammons better touch, but TKR generates better looks and closer to the basket bc of his post moves and footwork. End of the day efficiency prob similar.
For me toughness and energy go a long way, so maybe that’s part of my preference. Thats prob why Trevion is one of my all time favorites.
@@jwfriar 100% TKR has the better motor. Will see how far that can boost him. I think he needs to tighten things down with his post moves and will wonder how painter uses him as the lone rim protector or if he plays him alongside Jacobson more
I don't like the "we don't know who he is because of Edey" comparison. There were a ton of situations when Edey was on the bench where TKR absolutely shone in the main C role. Go watch how he did in the Illinois game when Edey sat the bench in the first half. He was quality as a post scorer.
Is TKR an NBA draft choice? Can he shoot?
Joe wtf is with your skepticism bro
TKR is ok but that’s it.
Thanks for your input
Dude your $7.5 million roster should pay dividends.
@@Matt-fb5xe my pleasure 🍺
@@anthonylennen4067 if the coaching staff at IU is semi competent I presume you’re referring to there’s a chance it might be a good year. We shall see.