Wolverine Digest

Michigan basketball targeting former Indiana Hoosier, double-digit contributor

Trent Knoop|
Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

While most fans -- and coaches -- don't like the timing of the NCAA transfer portal, it's part of the game. Michigan head coach Dusty May has been vocal about the challenges of the transfer portal while making an NCAA Tournament run. Although the Wolverines are in the Sweet 16 and preparing for Auburn, May has coaches looking at the transfer portal to see who enters and if they could help Michigan next season.

While the Wolverines have made contact with several players, Michigan has been in contact with former Indiana Hoosier, Malik Reneau. The 6-9 junior played three seasons with the Hoosiers before jumping into the portal with head coach Mike Woodson no longer with the program.

According to On3's Joe Tipton, schools like Auburn, Kansas, North Carolina, Texas Tech, and Ohio State, among others, have all made contact with Reneau.

Michigan will lose center Vlad Goldin, who is out of eligibility, and the Wolverines are preparing to lose Danny Wolf as well. While Reneau isn't 7-foot, he would fill that void at power forward. This season, the former Hoosier averaged13.3 points and 5.5 rebounds while starting 19 games for Indiana. He was actually a little better two seasons ago, during his sophomore campaign. During the 2023-24 season,. Reneau averaged 15.4 points and six rebounds per game.

Reneau isn't an established 3-point shooter, averaging a career 26% from behind the arc, but he can get to the basketball and post up. Michigan could use him in a variety of ways next season if its two 7-footers are gone. This will be a recruitment to watch as the portal window moves on.

Malik Renea
Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

- Enjoy more Michigan Wolverines coverage on Michigan Wolverines On SI -

More Michigan News:

College basketball expert reveals how Michigan basketball can make it to the Final 4 of NCAA Tournament

Michigan football receives prediction to land four-star offensive lineman

Minnesota Vikings still haven't confirmed J.J. McCarthy as the starting quarterback in 2025

For additional coverage of University of Michigan athletics:

Published
Trent Knoop
TRENT KNOOP

Trent began writing and covering Michigan athletics back in 2020. He became a credentialed member of the media in 2021. Trent began writing with Sports Illustrated in 2023 and became the Managing Editor for Michigan Wolverines On SI during the 2025 football season. Trent also serves as the Publisher of Baylor Bears on SI. His other bylines have appeared on Maryland on SI, Wisconsin on SI, and across the USA TODAY Sports network. Trent’s love of sports and being able to tell stories to fans is what made him get into writing.

Share on XFollow @trentknoop
Home/Basketball