Purdue player’s household ‘cussed out’ at Illinois

• Myron MedcalfMar 8, 2025, 04:24 PM ET

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The University of Illinois said Saturday that it is examining claims of “inappropriate remarks” that were made towards Purdue supporters after Boilermakers star Trey Kaufman-Renn said his 13-year-old sibling underwent racist language and his household was “cussed out” by opposing fans throughout his group’s 88-80 loss to the Fighting Illini in Champaign, Illinois, on Friday night.After the game, Kaufman-Renn told reporters his household had actually been bugged at the State Farm Center during the game. “Obviously, Illinois did a fantastic job [Friday] versus us, “Kaufman-Renn, a 6-foot-9 forward who had 29 points in the loss, stated.”I was notified after the game, by my mommy and my sweetheart, that there were some racist comments being made toward my sibling, along with my family being’cussed out,’stuff like that. I just hope that the security, particularly at Illinois, can be much better. “Illinois then launched a statement after the game condemning any derogatory language from fans that was directed towards Purdue and its supporters.”Late in tonight’s game, Illinois personnel was warned of claims of unsuitable

remarks made by members of the Orange Krush towards Purdue players, coaches and fans,”the school stated in a declaration.”We received additional details after the game’s conclusion. We take such claims seriously, and we will continue collecting information to figure out proper action. In the meantime, we have actually been in touch with Purdue to say sorry and reveal our disappointment.”Editor’s Picks 2 Associated On Saturday, a Purdue official said the school has “no comment “about Kaufman-Renn’s allegations.The Purdue star, who is

averaging 19.7 PPG and

competing for

All-Big 10 honors, said he will constantly protect his household in those moments and asked the Huge Ten

to attend to any fan habits in the league that crosses the line.” I told [my sibling] after the game, that’s something that I will contest, “Kaufman-Renn said about the supposed racist comments made towards his family.

“In no way is that stating anything about all of Illinois’fans but regrettably, the trainees that participated in that. The reality that my brother can be put in that situation is truly astounding. For a league like the Big Ten, they require to be much better about that.”