WATCH: Malik Reneau Hits Smooth Step-Back Jump Shot Against Saint Francis

Indiana freshman Malik Reneau showed off his versatility during the Hoosiers' 104-59 win over Saint Francis on Thursday.
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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Malik Reneau reached into his bag of tricks on Saturday.

Starting from the top of the key, Reneau drove to the left elbow, changed direction with a behind-the-back dribble and finished it off with a smooth step-back jump shot. 

How many 6-foot-9 freshmen can pull off that kind of move?

Reneau helped Indiana win its second exhibition game of the season, defeating Saint Francis, an NAIA school in Fort Wayne, 104-59 on Saturday at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Reneau finished with 15 points on 7-for-8 shooting, eight rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 20 minutes of action. 

Trayce Jackson-Davis returned from a right hand injury to lead the Hoosiers with 19 points on 6-for-8 shooting, nine rebounds and two blocks. He also connected on 7-of-8 free throws.

For a play-by-play recap of Indiana's matchup with Saint Francis, CLICK HERE to read our live blog written by HoosiersNow.com publisher Tom Brew.

Following two exhibition games, Indiana begins the regular season on Monday against Morehead State. This game will tip off at 7 p.m. ET from Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, and can be seen on BTN-plus.

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  • INDIANA-SAINT FRANCIS GAME STORY: Indiana looked sharp in its second exhibition game on Thursday night, beating St. Francis 104-59. Five Hoosiers were in double figures, led by senior star Trayce Jackson-Davis, who had 19 points and nine rebounds. The season starts for real on Monday night when the Hoosiers take on Morehead State. CLICK HERE
  • WATCH HOOD-SCHIFINO'S BEHIND-THE-BACK LAYUP: Indiana freshman Jalen Hood-Schifino made a crafty behind-the-back move through the lane against Saint Francis for an easy layup. CLICK HERE
  • WATCH JOHNSON, JACKSON-DAVIS' GIVE AND GO: Indiana point guard Xavier Johnson connected with Trayce Jackson-Davis for an easy slam dunk in transition against Saint Francis. CLICK HERE 
  • WATCH HOOD-SCHIFINO GO COAST TO COAST: Watch Indiana basketball freshman starter Jalen Hood-Schifino take the ball coast to coast for a left-handed layup in this replay clip from the Hoosiers' exhibition game versus Saint Francis. CLICK HERE
  • WATCH JACKSON-DAVIS' ALLEY-OOP DUNK: Take a look at Indiana basketball freshman Jalen Hood-Schifino's one-handed pass to Trayce Jackson-Davis, who completed the alley-oop with authority in the Hoosiers' exhibition game versus Saint Francis. CLICK HERE

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Jack Ankony
JACK ANKONY

Jack Ankony is a Sports Illustrated/FanNation writer for HoosiersNow.com. He graduated from Indiana University's Media School with a degree in journalism. Follow on Twitter @ankony_jack.