Mackenzie Mgbako

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Mackenzie Mgbako
No. 21–Indiana Hoosiers
Position Small forward
League Big Ten Conference
Personal information
Born (2004-11-18) November 18, 2004 (age 20)
NationalityNigerian / American
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight217 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school
College Indiana (2023–2025)
Career highlights and awards

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.

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Early life and high school career

Mgbako grew up in the Gladstone section of Peapack-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]

College recruiting information
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
Mackenzie Mgbako
SF / PF 		Gladstone, NJ Roselle Catholic (NJ)6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)210 lb (95 kg)May 12, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals: 5 stars.svg     247Sports: 5 stars.svg     ESPN: 5 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 92
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 9   247Sports: 10   ESPN: 9
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Indiana 2023 Basketball Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  • "2023 Indiana Hoosiers Recruiting Class". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  • "2023 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved October 21, 2023.

College career

Mgbako averaged 12.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game as a freshman. He earned Big Ten co-Freshman of the Year honors alongside Iowa's Owen Freeman. [12]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2023–24 Indiana 333327.0.395.327.8214.11.3.4.412.2
2024–25 Indiana 323125.0.437.329.8104.61.1.3.512.2
Career656426.0.415.328.8174.31.2.4.412.2

References

  1. ↑ "Boys Basketball: CN Player of the Year powered Gill St. Bernard's". Courier News . March 26, 2022. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
  2. ↑ Frank, Evan (April 28, 2023). "Mackenzie Mgbako will play for Mike Woodson, Indiana basketball. 5 things to know". Indianapolis Star . Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  3. ↑ Zagoria, Adam (August 1, 2022). "Duke commit Mackenzie Mgbako transfers to N.J. powerhouse Roselle Catholic". NJ.com . Retrieved February 27, 2023.
  4. ↑ Minnick, Kevin (January 24, 2023). "Boys Basketball: Trio of N.J. standouts to play in McDonald's All-American game". NJ.com . Retrieved February 27, 2023.
  5. ↑ Kinney, Mike (January 30, 2023). "Roselle Catholic's No. 1 boys basketball team without 2 stars after double scare". NJ.com . Retrieved February 27, 2023.
  6. ↑ Minnick, Kevin (March 3, 2023). "Mgbako returned just in time to impact Roselle Catholic's championship run". NJ.com . Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Another major Kentucky-Duke battle. And the top UK basketball recruiting links". Lexington Herald Leader . March 9, 2022. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
  8. ↑ Borzello, Jeff; Biancardi, Paul (April 8, 2022). "Elite junior Mackenzie Mgbako verbally commits to Duke, giving Blue Devils five five-star commits in 2023 class". ESPN.com . Retrieved February 27, 2023.
  9. ↑ Marks, Brendan (April 11, 2023). "Five-star power forward Mackenzie Mgbako decommits from Duke: Where could he land?". The Athletic . Retrieved April 12, 2023.
  10. ↑ Borzello, Jeff; Biancardi, Paul (May 12, 2023). "Mackenzie Mgbako commits to Indiana basketball team". ESPN.com . Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  11. ↑ "5-star 2023 recruit Mackenzie Mgbako considering KU Jayhawks". The Kansas City Star . April 28, 2023. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  12. ↑ Niziolek, Michael (March 12, 2024). "Indiana basketball: Mackenzie Mgbako wins Big Ten co-freshman of the year". The Herald-Times . Retrieved December 8, 2024.
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