After only showing hints of his potential during his freshman season, Malik Reneau took a big step in his development as a sophomore, earning himself a spot at the center of Indiana’s offense.
He wasn’t the Hoosiers’ leading scorer this year, but his 15.4 points per game were second only to Kel’el Ware, as were his six rebounds. Most notable and maybe most surprising though were his 2.7 assists per game.
After averaging just .8 assists per game last season, getting up to around three helpers per game represents a huge jump in his passing ability. It also represents how crucial he was to Indiana’s offense last year.