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2022-23: True freshman played in 25 games, starting 16, for an average of 17.8 minutes per game. ... Averaged 3.6 points and 3.0 rebounds. ... Contributed six points and five rebounds in a 75-70 win at Adams State on Feb. 25. ... Had four points and five rebounds in a 75-73, overtime win against Colorado Christian on Feb. 18. ... Grabbed a career-high eight rebounds in the 77-70 win at Western Colorado on Jan. 20. ... Turned in a second straight seven-point effort in an 80-73 loss at UCCS on Jan. 13. ... Matched a career high with seven points and pulled down a career-high eight rebounds in a 69-63 win over CSU Pueblo on Jan. 7. ... Returned to the starting lineup Dec. 31 in a 67-64 loss at Chadron State and had career bests five rebounds and three assists along with four points and his first career blocked shot. ... Made 3 of 6 from 3-point range over three games from Nov. 12 through Dec. 3. ... Returned from a four-game absence and scored seven points in a loss at Westminster on Dec. 2. ... Scored his first six MSU Denver points and added four rebounds and two steals in a 91-86 overtime victory against Arkansas-Fort Smith on Nov. 12. ... In his official MSU Denver debut, started and played 20 minutes in a season-opening loss at Oklahoma Christian on Nov. 11. ... Started and scored eight points in 18 minutes in season-opening exhibition game at Colorado State on Oct. 28.

High School: Led American Fork to the Class 6A state championship and named to the all-tournament team. ... Scored 10 points for the Cavemen in the state championship game. ... Named "best all-around defender" in Utah by various publications for his ability to lockdown any player at any position. ... Had two-year career totals of 419 points, 193 rebounds, 91 assists and 40 steals while making 39 3-pointers. ... Coached by Ryan Cuff. ... As a sophomore, led Timpview High School to the Class 5A state finals. ... Recruited by several Division I schools in basketball and also turned down a football offer from a Division I Top 25 program despite never having played the sport. ... Played P1 soccer for six years and started for his high school soccer teams. Like basketball, played multiple positions in soccer, including forward and defender. ... Nike Hershey state champion in track & field as a youth.

Club: Played for the Utah Mountain Stars and Utah Prospects. ... Coaches included Lynn Lloyd and Tim Davis.

Personal: Yaw Boniface Reneer was born in Accra, Ghana. ... Birthday is June 4. ... Son of Randy and Julie Reneer. ... Has a late brother (Brigham) and two sisters (Emily and Ella). ... Speaks fluent Chinese.