Reneau Named to Karl Malone Award Watch List

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – University of Miami standout Malik Reneau was named to the Karl Malone Award Watch List, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced Thursday.

The award is presented annually to the nation’s best power forward in Division I men’s basketball.

The Miami native joins the Hurricanes after spending the last three seasons at Indiana where he earned to All-Big Ten honorable mention recognitions in 2024 and 2025.

Last season, Reneau started in 19 games and averaged a team-best 13.3 points per game to go along with 5.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists.

He reached double figures in scoring on 19 occasions and shot 55.2-percent from the floor. When Reneau scored at least 15 points, the Hoosiers compiled a 10-3 record.

Reneau and the Hurricanes tip off the season Monday as they take on Jacksonville at 8 p.m. inside the Watsco Center. Tickets are available for the 2025-26 men’s basketball season and can be purchased online at www.miamihurricanes.com/tickets.