Illinois Investigates Alleged Racist Taunts Toward Purdue Player's Family

Purdue's Trey Kaufman-Renn reported that his 13-year-old brother and family faced racist and profane comments from Illinois fans during Friday's game.

• Purdue basketball star Trey Kaufman-Renn alleged that Illinois fans directed racist language at his 13-year-old brother and profanities at his family during Friday's game in Champaign.
• The accusations stem from members of Illinois' 'Orange Krush' student section, known for their passionate support at the State Farm Center.
• Illinois issued a statement condemning any inappropriate behavior, apologizing to Purdue, and committing to investigate the allegations further.
• Kaufman-Renn emphasized that his criticism was not directed at all Illinois fans but at those responsible for the alleged behavior, calling for better security at Big Ten events.
• Both teams are expected to participate in the NCAA Tournament, with a potential rematch possible during the Big Ten Tournament on a neutral court.

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