Mackenzie Mgbako - College Basketball News & Rumors

Posts double-double in defeat Mgbako notched 15 points (5-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds and two assists in 33 minutes during Saturday's 70-67 loss to Michigan.

Impact Mgbako logged his first double-double of the 2024-25 season, closing with 15 points, 11 rebounds and two assists during Saturday's loss against the Wolverines. The 6-foot-9 sophomore has been a strong wing player for the Hoosiers this season, averaging 13.3 points, five rebounds and 1.2 assists on 26 minutes per game. Mgbako and the Hoosiers will face a tall task as they look to bounce back on the road against Michigan State this Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Team-high 15 points in defeat Mgbako accumulated 15 points (5-13 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds and one block over 24 minutes during Tuesday's 76-64 loss to Wisconsin.

Impact Mgbako led the Hoosiers with 15 points, four rebounds and a block during Tuesday's loss against the Badgers. The 6-foot-9 sophomore has been on a tear for Indiana, averaging 19 points and 4.8 rebounds across IU's last four games. Unfortunately, despite his efforts, the Hoosiers are 0-4 during that span.

FEBRUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game-high 25 points in defeat Mgbako notched 25 points (10-17 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one block over 36 minutes during Friday's 81-76 loss to Purdue.

Impact Mgbako converted on 10-of-17 looks from the field, closing with 25 points, five rebounds and a block during Friday's loss against the Boilermakers. The 6-foot-9 sophomore has been on a tear for the Hoosiers as of late, averaging 20.3 points and five rebounds across IU's last three games. Mgbako will look to help the Hoosiers bounce back against Wisconsin this Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana Hoosiers vs. No. 10 Purdue Boilermakers Highlights | FOX College Hoops

FEBRUARY 1, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Scores 16 against Maryland Mgbako produced 16 points (7-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT) and five rebounds over 28 minutes during Sunday's 79-78 loss to Maryland.

Impact Mgbako converted on 7-of-12 looks from the field, closing with 16 points and five rebounds during Sunday's loss against the Terrapins. The 6-foot-9 sophomore has now logged back-to-back outings of 15+ points after a four-game slump. Mgbako and the Hoosiers will look to bounce back against in-state rival Purdue on Friday.

JANUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eight-game scoring high Mgbako finished with 20 points (7-13 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and two assists over 31 minutes during Sunday's 77-71 victory over Penn State.

Impact It was the third-highest scoring total of the season for Mgbako and his best since putting up 25 points in a Nov. 29 contest against Providence. The sophomore's scoring totals have been a bit hit-or-miss on a game-by-game basis, but on the whole, his average is up nearly two points from a season ago to 14.1 ppg, which is significant with Big Ten play heating up.

JANUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 14 against Chattanooga Mgbako supplied 14 points (5-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and one block over 25 minutes during Saturday's 74-65 victory over Chattanooga.

Impact Mgbako converted on 3-of-4 looks from deep, closing with 14 points, four rebounds and a block during Saturday's win over the Mocs. The 6-foot-9 sophomore has started in all 45 games during his time with the Hoosiers, averaging 13.9 points, five rebounds and 1.4 assists on 26.3 minutes per game this season (12 starts). Mgbako and the Hoosiers will take on Winthrop next weekend before a resumption of conference play against Rutgers on Jan. 2.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 13 in win Mgbako had 13 points (5-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one block across 29 minutes during Monday's 82-67 win over Minnesota.

Impact Mgbako converted on 5-of-12 looks from the field, closing with 13 points, three rebounds, one assist and one block against the Golden Gophers. The 6-foot-9 sophomore remains a top-option for the Hoosiers, averaging 15.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.5 steals (10 starts), but splitting the frontcourt with Oumar Ballo has shown its ability to lead to inconsistency for both stars to start the season.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-high 25 points against the Friars Mgbako logged 25 points (9-14 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two steals across 34 minutes during Friday's 89-73 win over Providence.

Impact Mgbako cashed in on 9-of-14 looks from the field, closing with 25 points, four rebounds, an assist and two steals during Friday's win over the Friars. The 6-foot-9 sophomore has started in all seven games this season, averaging 17.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.7 steals, improving on his freshman year numbers across the board. Mgbako and the Hoosiers have a few "tune-up" games remaining before they open up conference play against Minnesota next Monday.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mackenzie Mgbako leads No. 14 Indiana past Providence Mackenzie Mgbako broke out of a shooting slump with 25 points to propel No.14 Indiana to an 89-73 win over Providence in the Battle 4 Atlant...

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Mackenzie Mgbako scores 25 and No. 14 Indiana beats Providence for 7th place at Battle 4 Atlantis

Mackenzie Mgbako scored 25 points, Malik Reneau added 21 on 8-of-9 shooting and No. 14 Indiana beat Providence 89-73 to claim seventh place at the Battle 4 Atlantis

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Scores 17 against the Gamecocks Mgbako ended Saturday's 87-71 win over South Carolina with 17 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), seven rebounds and one assist in 30 minutes.

Impact Mgbako cashed in on 5-of-8 looks from the field, posting 17 points, seven rebounds and an assist against South Carolina on Saturday. The 6-foot-9 sophomore is averaging 22 points, 7.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists across three games, forming a dynamic frontcourt duo with Oumar Ballo.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs of breakout season Mgbako had 31 points (13-17 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, one block and one steal across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 80-61 win over SIUE.

Impact Mgbako averaged a solid, but perhaps unspectacular, 12.2 points and 4.1 rebounds during his freshman season at Indiana, and the five-star freshman closed the year with 24 points as his personal best scoring total. He shattered that total in his 2024-25 debut while also operating far more efficiently. The caliber of opponent certainly must be taken into account, but the high usage and versatile scoring ability shown Wednesday could be a sign a true breakout campaign is on the way for Mgbako.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mgbako scores career-high 31 points to lead No. 17 Indiana past SIU Edwardsville 80-61 in opener

Mackenzie Mgbako scored 19 of his career-high 31 points in the first half and Malik Reneau added 15 points and seven rebounds to lead No. 17 Indiana past SIU Edwardsville 80-61 in...

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • Associated Press

Who Compares? Top Three Ex-Indiana Players Who Produced Like Mackenzie Mgbako Hoosiers On SI examines past Hoosiers whose stats or style were similar to current players.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • SI.COM

Struggles in win Mgbako chipped in 11 points (4-15 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 32 minutes during Thursday's 61-59 win over Penn State.

Impact Mgbako converted on just 4-of-15 looks from the field, closing with 11 points, five rebounds, two assists and two blocks during Thursday's win over the Nittany Lions. The 6-foot-8 freshman has started in all 32 games this season, averaging 12.1 points, four rebounds and 1.3 assists on 27 minutes per game. Mgbako will look to get back on track during Friday's matchup with the Cornhuskers.

MARCH 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads all scorers with 24 points Mgbako contributed 24 points (8-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and two rebounds in 34 minutes during Sunday's 83-78 victory over Maryland.

Impact Mgbako cashed in 8-of-15 looks from the field, closing with 24 points and two rebounds during Sunday's win over the Terrapins. The 6-foot-8 freshman has started in all 29 games this season, averaging 12 points, four rebounds and 1.3 assists on 26.3 minutes per game. Mgbako and the Hoosiers will look to ride their momentum from Sunday's win into Wednesday's matchup with the Golden Gophers.

MARCH 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mgbako and Indiana host Minnesota

Indiana takes on the Minnesota Golden Gophers after Mackenzie Mgbako scored 24 points in the Hoosiers' 83-78 victory against the Maryland Terrapins

MARCH 6, 2024 • Associated Press

Minnesota hosts Indiana following Mgbako's 24-point outing

Indiana takes on the Minnesota Golden Gophers after Mackenzie Mgbako scored 24 points in the Hoosiers' 83-78 victory over the Maryland Terrapins

MARCH 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Jack's Take: Mackenzie Mgbako Showing Dramatic Improvement During Freshman Season Freshman Mackenzie Mgbako scored a game-high 24 points in Indiana’s 83-78 win over Maryland on Sunday, the third time in the last five games...

MARCH 4, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Mgbako scores 24, rallies Indiana to 83-78 victory over Maryland

Mackenzie Mgbako scored 18 of his 24 points in the second half and Indiana rallied to beat Maryland 83-78

MARCH 3, 2024 • Associated Press

Notches 14 points in win Mgbako provided 14 points (4-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one block across 34 minutes during Tuesday's 74-70 win over Wisconsin.

Impact Mgbako bounced back from a poor outing against Penn State, closing with 14 points, two rebounds, one assist and a block during Tuesday's upset win over the Badgers. The 6-foot-8 freshman has started in all 28 games for the Hoosiers, averaging 11.6 points, four rebounds and 1.4 assists on 26.1 minutes per game, Mgbako and the Hoosiers will look to steal another win on the road against Maryland on Sunday.

MARCH 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana's Mackenzie Mgbako Named Big Ten Freshman of the Week Mackenzie Mgbako won his second Big Ten Freshman of the Week Award on Monday after scoring a career-high 22 points against Nebraska.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Scores 20 in defeat Mgbako registered 20 points (6-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-8 FT), four rebounds and one block across 35 minutes during Sunday's 76-72 loss to Northwestern.

Impact Mgbako posted 20 points, four rebounds and a block as the Hoosiers were taken down by Northwestern on Sunday. The 6-foot-8 freshman has caught a second wind down the back half of the season, averaging 14.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 0.9 assists across Indiana's last 10 games. Fantasy managers can remain confident in a consistent output from Mgbako, who in Indiana's last 10 games has only failed to reach double digits once.

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Posts 12 points against Purdue Mgbako closed Saturday's 79-59 loss to Purdue with 12 points (4-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, one assist, one block and one steal across 32 minutes.

Impact Mgbako notched 12 points, one rebound, on assist, one steal and one block against the Boilermakers, as Indiana dropped their in-state rivalry match. The 6-foot-8 freshman has started in all 24 games this season, averaging 10.9 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists on 24.9 minutes per game. Mgbako and the Hoosiers will look to get back on track against Northwestern on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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