Indiana transfer Malik Reneau commits to Miami

Field Level Media|published: Wed 2nd April, 15:08 2025

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Mar 13, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Oregon Ducks guard Keeshawn Barthelemy (9) knocks the ball away from Indiana Hoosiers forward Malik Reneau (5) during the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Indiana transfer Malik Reneau announced Wednesday that he's returning home to play at Miami in 2025-26.

Reneau, who hails from nearby Hialeah, announced March 19 that he was transferring after three seasons in Bloomington, Ind.

The 6-foot-9 forward chose Miami and new head coach Jai Lucas over Auburn, Arkansas, Michigan and Southern Cal, making the announcement in a post to X.

I'm Coming Home ????
It's All About The U ????#cribtalk #letswork #AGTG pic.twitter.com/EnzOaMiHJO
— Malik A. Reneau (@MalikReneau) April 2, 2025

Reneau was Indiana's leading scorer this past season, averaging 13.3 points to go with 5.5 rebounds in 26 games (19 starts). The Hoosiers (19-13) lost to Oregon in the Big Ten tournament and declined an NIT bid after failing to make the NCAA Tournament.

Reneau averaged 11.4 points and 5.0 rebounds in 94 career games (55 starts) for the Hoosiers. Reneau was a four-star prospect coming out of Florida's Montverde Academy.

--Field Level Media