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Trey Kaufman-Renn Changes Kansas Basketball Starting Five
Trey Kaufman-Renn joins Kansas, reshaping the Jayhawks' starting lineup for the season.
In brief
Trey Kaufman-Renn joins Kansas, reshaping the Jayhawks' starting lineup for the season. Trey Kaufman-Renn's commitment to Kansas creates a new starting five with Melvin Council Jr., Tre White, Keanu Dawes and himself, though adjustments may be needed by midseason. Originally reported by Kansas Jayhawks On SI.
Trey Kaufman-Renn commits to Kansas
Trey Kaufman-Renn committed to Kansas this week after receiving a court injunction that deemed him eligible to play college basketball for the time being.
KU starting five reshaped
KU's starting five now includes Melvin Council Jr., Tre White, Tyran Stokes, Keanu Dawes and Trey Kaufman-Renn.
KU roster adjustments needed
Assuming Kaufman-Renn stays for the season, another expected starter must move out of the opening group to make room for him.
Early season flexibility
The coaching staff can try multiple combinations early in the season to determine what works and what doesn't.
KU's unusual offseason
KU brought back Tre White and Melvin Council Jr. in addition to acquiring Kaufman-Renn within four weeks.
KU's first exhibition
In KU's first exhibition, White and Council came off the bench since they had just rejoined the team.
KU's size advantage
Kaufman-Renn (6-foot-9, 240 pounds) and Keanu Dawes (6-foot-9, 225 pounds) provide rebounding and length for Self to use against traditional big men.
Spacing concerns
Self wants four perimeter players together, but Council's 29.1% lifetime percentage from beyond the arc doesn't inspire confidence in the offense.
KU's rotation strategy
Self has an entire five-man group he can stagger into the rotation to spell starters and give the Jayhawks different looks.
Midseason adjustments
It's likely two or three players won't be in the first unit when the regular season kicks off on Nov. 2 against Fordham.
At a glance
Trey Kaufman-Renn's commitment to Kansas creates a new starting five with Melvin Council Jr., Tre White, Keanu Dawes and himself, though adjustments may be needed by midseason.
