Personal
- Son of former BYU coach Steve Kaufusi
- Has four siblings including Bronson who played football for BYU and Alexis who played on BYU's women's basketball team
- Served LDS mission to Korea from 2012-2014
- Eagle Scout
Before BYU
- Prepped at Timpview High
- No. 71 Midlands prospect by SuperPrep Magazine
- Second team All-State in 2011
- Helped team win state championships in 2008 and 2009 and was a member of team that advanced to the state quarterfinals in 2010
- Helped Timpview win region titles in 2008, 2009 and 2010
- Also won state basketball championship
- Played in All-Valley all-star basketball game
- National Honors Society and four-year academic honoree
- Also recruited by Stanford
- Coached by Louis Wong