Mackenzie Mgbako Explained

Mackenzie Mgbako
Team:Indiana Hoosiers
Number:21
Position:Small forward
League:Big Ten Conference
Height Ft:6
Height In:8
Weight Lb:217
Birth Date:18 November 2004
Nationality:Nigerian / American
High School:
College:Indiana (2023–present)
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Mackenzie Mgbako (born November 18, 2004) is a Nigerian-American college basketball player for the Indiana Hoosiers of the Big Ten Conference. He was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2023 class.

Early life and high school career

Mgbako grew up in Gladstone, New Jersey and initially attended Gill St. Bernard's School.[1] He averaged 19.5 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 2.9 assists as a junior.[2] Mgbako transferred to Roselle Catholic High School before his senior season.[3] Mgbako was selected to play in the 2023 McDonald's All-American Boys Game during his senior year.[4] [5] He averaged 16.3 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists over 16 games during the season and missed one month due to an ankle injury.[6]

Recruiting

Mgbako was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2023 class, according to major recruiting services.[7] He initially committed to playing college basketball for Duke during his junior year after considering offers from Kentucky, Ohio State, and Memphis.[8] Mgbako decommitted from Duke late into his senior season.[9] After being granted a release from his National Letter of Intent from Duke, he committed to playing college basketball for Indiana after also considering Kansas.[10] [11]

Career statistics

College

|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2023–24| style="text-align:left;"| Indiana| 33 || 33 || 27.0 || .395 || .327 || .821 || 4.1 || 1.3 || .4 || .4 || 12.2

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Boys Basketball: CN Player of the Year powered Gill St. Bernard's. Courier News. March 26, 2022. February 27, 2023.
  2. Web site: Mackenzie Mgbako will play for Mike Woodson, Indiana basketball. 5 things to know.. Evan. Frank. Indianapolis Star. April 28, 2023. May 14, 2023.
  3. Web site: Duke commit Mackenzie Mgbako transfers to N.J. powerhouse Roselle Catholic. Adam. Zagoria. NJ.com. August 1, 2022. February 27, 2023.
  4. Web site: Boys Basketball: Trio of N.J. standouts to play in McDonald’s All-American game. Kevin. Minnick. NJ.com. January 24, 2023. February 27, 2023.
  5. Web site: Roselle Catholic’s No. 1 boys basketball team without 2 stars after double scare. Mike. Kinney. NJ.com. January 30, 2023. February 27, 2023.
  6. Web site: Mgbako returned just in time to impact Roselle Catholic’s championship run. Kevin. Minnick. NJ.com. March 3, 2023. May 14, 2023.
  7. Web site: Another major Kentucky-Duke battle. And the top UK basketball recruiting links.. Lexington Herald Leader. March 9, 2022. February 27, 2023.
  8. Web site: Borzello . Jeff . Biancardi . Paul . Paul Biancardi . April 8, 2022 . Elite junior Mackenzie Mgbako verbally commits to Duke, giving Blue Devils five five-star commits in 2023 class . February 27, 2023 . ESPN.com.
  9. Web site: Five-star power forward Mackenzie Mgbako decommits from Duke: Where could he land?. Brendan. Marks. The Athletic. April 11, 2023. April 12, 2023.
  10. Web site: Borzello . Jeff . Biancardi . Paul . Paul Biancardi . May 12, 2023 . Mackenzie Mgbako commits to Indiana basketball team . May 14, 2023 . ESPN.com.
  11. Web site: 5-star 2023 recruit Mackenzie Mgbako considering KU Jayhawks. The Kansas City Star. April 28, 2023. May 14, 2023.

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