(2022) PF Malik Reneau to INDIANA

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Proud and happy to join my teammate Fino in being a Hoosier Hysterics Ambassador!!

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

https://247sports.com/college/indiana/Article/IU-basketball-Malik-Reneaus-commitment-to-Indiana-was-a-complete-no-brainer-188511232/

[jepwatso]

7 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

https://247sports.com/college/indiana/Article/IU-basketball-Malik-Reneaus-commitment-to-Indiana-was-a-complete-no-brainer-188511232/

"It was like a no-brainer for me, it was just a complete no-brainer for me."

Scream that quote from the mountain tops. That's some damn good PR right there, coming from a high-level recruit.

[Demo]

50 minutes ago, jepwatso said:

"It was like a no-brainer for me, it was just a complete no-brainer for me."

Scream that quote from the mountain tops. That's some damn good PR right there, coming from a high-level recruit.

“.... (The return of Trayce Jackson-Davis and Race Thompson) didn't really bother me because coach Woodson was telling me the whole time that Race may come back, Trayce may come back, and you're not guaranteed anything. And I like not being guaranteed anything because it makes you want to work even more. So that went into my decision, too."

Good for Woody and good for Malik.

[Stromboli]

Yeah this is nuts. I’m as excited for 2 years from now as I am for this season. What a great talent and attitude to bring in to this team. 

[cthomas]

20 minutes ago, Stromboli said:

Yeah this is nuts. I’m as excited for 2 years from now as I am for this season. What a great talent and attitude to bring in to this team. 

The next two seasons will say a lot about where we are headed as a program. Two great seasons and the momentum should be sustainable.

[ziggyiu]

1 hour ago, Demo said:

“.... (The return of Trayce Jackson-Davis and Race Thompson) didn't really bother me because coach Woodson was telling me the whole time that Race may come back, Trayce may come back, and you're not guaranteed anything. And I like not being guaranteed anything because it makes you want to work even more. So that went into my decision, too."

Good for Woody and good for Malik.

Can we pin this for the people who come here stating talent won't come here because we already have a starter in place or other highly ranked players are already on the roster? 

Talent -- with the right mindset -- loves to play with talent. That's how some programs reload. Give some of these young people credit for not just wanting everything handed to them. Many of them are very willing to work toward their goals and understand the process. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

https://www.insidethehall.com/2022/06/09/freshman-focus-malik-reneau/?fbclid=IwAR3tuvH7SHcBFj07_nLyk2i9Tj-sQoyZh34vcPtqoOb_Y1brpeQIifCdXVo

[DChoosier]

On 6/8/2022 at 5:45 PM, ziggyiu said:

Can we pin this for the people who come here stating talent won't come here because we already have a starter in place or other highly ranked players are already on the roster? 

Talent -- with the right mindset -- loves to play with talent. That's how some programs reload. Give some of these young people credit for not just wanting everything handed to them. Many of them are very willing to work toward their goals and understand the process. 

It would be huge to maintain the Montverde pipeline as they have a number of talented kids every year and they play and practice against D1 talent every day (in 2021 they had the 6th, 11th, 48th, 69th, 148th players and in 2022 they had the 2nd, 5th, 22nd, 27th, 30th….at ONE high school, insane).

On top of that, along the lines of the points you make above, Montverde is able to attract supremely talented players willing to sit on the bench in high school. Both Malik and JHS were second stringers as juniors in high school and are used to working while earning their minutes. Compare that to some kids in less competitive high school conferences that are used to being the star from day 1 and probably not interested in any bench time in college (not saying they are all like that).

[IUFAN1976]

8 hours ago, DChoosier said:

It would be huge to maintain the Montverde pipeline as they have a number of talented kids every year and they play and practice against D1 talent every day (in 2021 they had the 6th, 11th, 48th, 69th, 148th players and in 2022 they had the 2nd, 5th, 22nd, 27th, 30th….at ONE high school, insane).

On top of that, along the lines of the points you make above, Montverde is able to attract supremely talented players willing to sit on the bench in high school. Both Malik and JHS were second stringers as juniors in high school and are used to working while earning their minutes. Compare that to some kids in less competitive high school conferences that are used to being the star from day 1 and probably not interested in any bench time in college (not saying they are all like that).

That tells me it’s team and first over their own personal numbers.  That means they are very unselfish players who put everything else fist above their own numbers, but they get good by working on their game on their own and through great competition 

[DChoosier]

3 minutes ago, IUFAN1976 said:

That tells me it’s team and first over their own personal numbers.  That means they are very unselfish players who put everything else fist above their own numbers, but they get good by working on their game on their own and through great competition 

Yep.

That’s my point and they should be great additions for IU.

[IUFAN1976]

14 hours ago, DChoosier said:

Yep.

That’s my point and they should be great additions for IU.

I like the players that CMW has been adding!  They seem to be high character, hard working, and unselfish players who can and will make the entire school and fanbase proud 

[HoosierHoopster]

18 hours ago, IUFAN1976 said:

That tells me it’s team and first over their own personal numbers.  That means they are very unselfish players who put everything else fist above their own numbers, but they get good by working on their game on their own and through great competition 

That, but also in fairness Montverde is prime recruiting grounds for the top college basketball programs, the players go there both for the level of competition/competitive play and for the exposure / recruiting

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

https://www.crimsonquarry.com/2022/6/10/23160723/indiana-mens-basketball-malik-reneau-scouting-report

[HoosierHoopster]

13 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

https://www.crimsonquarry.com/2022/6/10/23160723/indiana-mens-basketball-malik-reneau-scouting-report

"Even if he doesn’t start right away, having him on the roster gives Indiana the depth to allow Jordan Geronimo to fully transition to the three spot - something he’s reportedly working on - without being too thin up front."

"...he should give Indiana a midrange scoring threat it hasn’t had in years" 

Amen

[HoosierHoops1]

On 6/9/2022 at 7:49 PM, IUFAN1976 said:

That tells me it’s team and first over their own personal numbers.  That means they are very unselfish players who put everything else fist above their own numbers, but they get good by working on their game on their own and through great competition 

As Juniors JHS played 11 mins a game and MR played 10. They waited for their turns to shine.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

If you haven't already, really encourage you to listen to this interview with Malik.  Very poised young man wth a great sense of humor.  Actual interview starts at the 34:00 min. mark.  The story of his commitment starts at 75 min.  

https://247sports.com/college/indiana/Article/Hoosier-Hysterics-Podcast-Malik-Reneau-188443484/

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich]

On 6/12/2022 at 2:48 PM, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

If you haven't already, really encourage you to listen to this interview with Malik.  Very poised young man wth a great sense of humor.  Actual interview starts at the 34:00 min. mark.  The story of his commitment starts at 75 min.  

https://247sports.com/college/indiana/Article/Hoosier-Hysterics-Podcast-Malik-Reneau-188443484/

I tried listening to their interview with TJD and my ears started bleeding before the interview started. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

https://iuhoosiers.com/news/2022/7/18/mens-basketball-next-level-freshman-malik-reneau-brings-winning-mentality-and-more.aspx

[rcbowla]

Just mentioned Reneau in another thread about him being here next year. Then I started wondering if he could actually be a 1st RD pick himself after this year. I get he lacks athleticism but a big that has tremendous footwork, excellent vision and passing ability and can step out and hit a jumper has to be an intriguing prospect at the next level right? NBA guys...... think there's a good chance he could be a 1st RD pick?

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