BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Two Indiana men’s basketball players entered the transfer portal on Tuesday.
Guard Gabe Cupps and forward Malik Reneau have both announced that they intend to enter the portal. Indiana confirmed that it hired Darian DeVries to be its next men’s basketball coach on Tuesday.
Cupps made his intentions clear on social media before IU announced that DeVries had been hired. Reneau indicated that he’d be entering the portal after the DeVries was officially named head coach.
Cupps, a sophomore from Dayton, Ohio, appeared in just four games in 2024-25. A Sports Illustrated report indicates Cupps had season-ending surgery on a lower-body injury in December.
During his freshman season at Indiana, Cupps averaged 2.5 points, 1.2 assists and 1.8 rebounds across 33 games. Cupps played 21.6 minutes per game in 2023-24.
Reneau, a junior from Miami, Florida, put up 13.3. points, 5.5 rebounds and two assists per game in 2024-25. He appeared in 26 games and played 23.2 minutes per contest.
Reneau’s numbers decreased slightly between 2023-24 and 2024-25. Two seasons ago, Reneau racked up 15.5 points, 2.7 assists and six rebounds a game.
Mike Woodson is the only head coach Cupps and Reneau have ever played for in college. Last month, IU announced that Woodson would relinquish his head coaching duties at the end of the season.
“I want to thank coach Woodson and his entire staff for giving me an opportunity to play of the University of Indiana. I will miss the fans and all the great people in Bloomington. After discussion with my family, I’ve chosen to enter the portal.”
Like Reneau, Cupps also thanked Woodson when he announced he was entering the portal.
“I want to thank coach Woodson and his staff for the opportunity to compete at Indiana the last two years. It’s been a special experience. Wearing the candy stripes has been a true honor. I will always cherish the memories with teammates, managers, coaches and support staff. I am thankful to have met so many great people during my time in Bloomington.
“After discussions with my family, I’ve chosen to enter the portal while also keeping track of what’s happening with the Indiana program.”
Both Cupps and Reneau may be able to return to Indiana, despite their decisions to the enter the transfer portal. Players are allowed to withdraw their names from the portal should their institution permit them to come back after entering it.
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