Kansas has a deep roster this year with plenty of firepower. It showed off the latter during a runaway victory against Kentucky on Tuesday night during the Champions Classic in Chicago.
There were many positives that stood out for the Jayhawks and one that was impossible to ignore was the presence of veteran forward Trey Kaufman-Renn.
The Purdue transfer became one of the biggest acquisitions of the offseason when he entered Kansas. In the early portion of the season, Kaufman-Renn has played a valuable
role.
The Jayhawks are equipped with firepower coming from true freshman and No. 1 player in the nation Tyran Stokes. Tre White has also been a volume scorer and showed it with 30 points against Kentucky.
Kaufman-Renn, along with his play on the court, has been a veteran presence in the lineup with winning experience.
Of course, his work on the floor has lived up to expectations as well. Against the Wildcats, Kaufman-Renn logged 12 points on 4-for-5 shooting with six rebounds and six assists. He is a do-it-all player that can fill up the stat sheet. This is a glue player for a team that has national title aspirations.
It was a strange offseason for Kansas in terms of expectations. Is this a Final Four team? Would there be some more letdowns? The early signs are favorable following a statement win over Kentucky. With the combination of high-powered freshmen and veteran pieces led by Kaufmann-Renn, the Jayhawks have what it takes for a successful run.
