Mackenzie Mgbako - College Basketball News & Rumors

Scores 13 in defeat Mgbako had 13 points (4-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block over 32 minutes during Saturday's 85-71 loss to Penn State.

Impact Mgbako converted on 4-of-10 attempts from the floor, managing 13 points, five rebounds, two assists and a block against the Nittany Lions. The 6-foot-8 freshman has started in all 22 games during his first season with the program, averaging 11 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists on 24.3 minutes per game. Mgbako has struggled with his shot this season, currently posting 39.1/32.3/83.8 shooting splits while attempting 4.2 threes a game, but he will look to continue his development as Indiana works through the remainder of conference play.

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana's Mackenzie Mgbako throws an inbounds pass off an Iowa player's back, picks it up and scores

JANUARY 31, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Notches double-double in defeat Mgbako finished Saturday's 70-62 loss to Illinois with 12 points (4-14 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds and one block in 37 minutes.

Impact Mgbako posted the first double-double of his young career, closing with 12 points, 12 rebounds and one block in a loss against the Fighting Illini. The 6-foot-8 freshman has started in all 20 games this season, averaging 10.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists on 24 minutes per game. Mgbako was unable to convert from outside against Illinois, but his 32.9 percent from deep (four attempts per game) on the season provides some floor stretching ability for the Hoosiers.

JANUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Where Indiana's Kel'el Ware, Mackenzie Mgbako Appear in Recent 2024 NBA Mock Drafts Indiana center Kel’el Ware and wing Mackenzie Mgbako have been two of the Hoosiers’ top scorers this season, and they’re being considered fo...

JANUARY 23, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

My Two Cents: Overmatched Indiana Can't Hang With Elite, But Didn't We Already Know That? Indiana got blown out at home by No. 2-ranked Purdue on Tuesday night, and a lot of the struggles happened when Mike Woodson kept standout p...

JANUARY 17, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Purdue Coach Matt Painter Sees Growth From Indiana Freshman Mackenzie Mgbako Indiana five-star recruit Mackenzie Mgbako had a slow start to his freshman year, but his improvement on both ends of the floor has caught t...

JANUARY 16, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Scores 19 in victory Mgbako recorded 19 points (6-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Friday's 74-62 victory over Minnesota.

Impact Mgbako bounce back from a series of underwhelming outings, posting 19 points and four rebounds in a win over the Golden Gophers. The 6-foot-8 freshman has had his ups and downs this season, but he has been a productive contributor overall for the Hoosiers. Through 17 starts, Mgbako is averaging 10.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists. Indiana will need Mgbako to be on his A-game during Tuesday's matchup with the Boilermakers.

JANUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mackenzie Mgbako Scores Career-High 19 Points, Indiana Front Court Dominates Minnesota Indiana wing Mackenzie Mgbako had arguably the best game of his young career during Friday’s 74-62 win over Minnesota. The freshman’s aggres...

JANUARY 13, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Freshman Mackenzie Mgbako scores season-high 19 and Indiana beats Minnesota 74-62

Indiana has won nine of the last 10 matchups with the Gophers, including seven straight.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Freshman Mackenzie Mgbako scores season-high 19 and Indiana beats Minnesota 74-62

Limited usage Saturday Mgbako provided five points (2-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal in 13 minutes during Saturday's 71-65 win over Ohio State.

Impact Mgbako closed the 2023 calendar year with eight consecutive games in double-digit scoring, averaging 13.1 ppg over that span. The return of Big Ten play hasn't been kind to the five-star freshman, however, as he's recorded just 11 points on 4-of-13 shooting through two contests. While Mgbako has all the talent in the world, it's tough to trust him as a fantasy asset when he's at risk of seeing less than 15 minutes in a contest, which has happened on three separate occasions this season.

JANUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana's Mackenzie Mgbako Named Big Ten Freshman of the Week Indiana freshman forward Mackenzie Mgbako earned Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors on Tuesday after averaging 13 points across three India...

JANUARY 2, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Efficient in win Mgbako chipped in 14 points (5-7 FG, 4-5 3Pt), six rebounds and three assists in 14 minutes during Friday's 100-87 victory over Kennesaw State.

Impact Mgbako scored as many points as minutes played during Friday's win over Kennesaw State, closing the books with 14 points, six rebounds and three assists against the Owls. The 6-foot-8 freshman has started in all 13 games this season, averaging 10 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.5 steals on 22.2 minutes per game. The emergence of young and transfer-portal talent has Indiana sitting at 10-3 as they resume conference play against Nebraska on Wednesday.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 14 in loss Mgbako contributed 14 points (4-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds and one steal across 25 minutes during Saturday's 75-71 loss to Kansas.

Impact Mgbako chipped in 14 points and five rebounds in a narrow loss to the Jayhawks on Saturday. The 6-foot-8 freshman was effective against the highest level of competition this weekend, making his presence felt against the second-ranked Kansas Jayhawks. Mgbako continues to impress Hoosiers' fans, averaging 9.1 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists on 21.9 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Career games for Ware and Mgbako lead Indiana past Harvard 89-76

Kel’el Ware scored 28 points, Mackenzie Mgbako added 18, career highs for both, and Indiana pulled away for an 89-76 win over Harvard

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • Associated Press

Jack's Take: Indiana Needs Mackenzie Mgbako, But He's Nearly Unplayable Right Now Indiana’s five-star freshman Mackenzie Mgbako has been unplayable down the stretch in narrow wins over Florida Gulf Coast and Army, but the...

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Productive in exhibition game Mgbako tallied 14 points (5-11 FG, 1-3 3PT, 3-6 FT) during Sunday's 74-52 win over the University of Indianapolis.

Impact Mgbako was active during the Hoosiers' exhibition outing against the Greyhounds after resolving an off-the-court legal issue. The 6-foot-8 freshman, a top-10 prospect in the class of 2023, is expected to be a featured piece of Indiana's rotation when they open the 2023-24 season against FGCU on Nov. 7.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana Freshman Mackenzie Mgbako To Play Sunday Following Arrest Indiana coach Mike Woodson said freshman Mackenzie Mgbako will play in Sunday’s exhibition game against the University of Indianapolis.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Available for exhibition games Coach Mike Woodson said Friday that Mgbako (not injury related) will play in Indiana's remaining exhibition games, Zach Osterman of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact The freshman forward pleaded not guilty to criminal trespass charges stemming from an incident last weekend, with a pre-trial hearing set for Dec. 4. Mgbako won't face any sort of official suspension from the program and should be on the court for the Hoosiers' next exhibition contest Oct. 29, with the first game of the regular season coming up Nov. 7 against Florida Gulf Coast.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Prosecutors Charge Indiana's Mackenzie Mgbako With Criminal Trespass Indiana freshman Mackenzie Mgbako was charged Thursday in connection with an incident early Sunday at a Bloomington Taco Bell, where police...

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM

Charges announced Mgbako (not injury related) has been formally charged with criminal trespass, and a pretrial conference is scheduled for Dec. 4 with a not-guilty plea entered, Todd Aaron Golden of...

Impact Mgbako's criminal trespass charge is a Class A misdemeanor, while his resisting arrest charges have been charged. With Indiana's first exhibition match coming on Oct. 29, Mgbako's availability for 2023-24 is uncertain.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana freshman Mackenzie Mgbako faces 2 misdemeanor charges Indiana freshman forward Mackenzie Mgbako was arrested early Sunday morning after an incident at a Taco Bell near campus in Bloomington.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Indiana freshman Mackenzie Mgbako faces 2 misdemeanor charges Indiana freshman forward Mackenzie Mgbako was arrested early Sunday morning after an incident at a Taco Bell near campus in Bloomington.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

IU basketball's Mackenzie Mgbako arrested Mgbako was booked on charges of criminal trespassing and resisting law enforcement, an officer at the Monroe County jail told the IndyStar.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Indiana Freshman Mackenzie Mgbako Arrested on Two Misdemeanor Charges Indiana basketball freshman Mackenzie Mgbako was arrested Sunday morning on two Class A misdemeanor charges.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Arrested on misdemeanor charges Mgbako was arrested on misdemeanor charges Sunday, according to Zach Osterman of the Indianapolis Star.

Impact Mgbako was booked on charges of criminal trespass and resisting law enforcement, both Class A misdemeanors. He posted bond less than three hours later and has been released. Currently, the 2023-24 Hoosiers are expected to play two more exhibition games (on Oct. 29 and Nov. 3) before they begin their regular season. If he does not return by either of them, Mgbako's first opportunity to return becomes on Nov. 7 against Florida Gulf Coast.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Indiana's Mackenzie Mgbako throws an inbounds pass off an Iowa player's back, picks it up and scores

Freshman Mackenzie Mgbako scores season-high 19 and Indiana beats Minnesota 74-62

Career games for Ware and Mgbako lead Indiana past Harvard 89-76