Max Mackinnon - College Basketball News & Rumors

Dedan Thomas Jr. scores 18 to lead LSU past Drake 71-62 at Emerald Coast Classic

Dedan Thomas Jr. had 18 points to propel unbeaten LSU to a 71-62 victory over Drake at the Emerald Coast Classic

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Mackinnon's six 3s ignite LSU's blowout of Omaha 99-73

LSU rolled past Omaha 99-73 on Thursday as Max Mackinnon hit six 3s and scored 22 points to spark an offense that controlled the game

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Knocks down six treys Mackinnon closed with 22 points (7-11 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 29 minutes during Friday's 99-73 win over Omaha.

Impact Mackinnon had not hit a 3-pointer since nail four long-range shots in the opener. He is a feast-or-famine player with three games of 17 points or more and a combined nine points in the other two games. He has averaged 3.0 assists to go along with 13.4 points.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Nwoko scores 19 and LSU makes 30 free throws in 98-81 victory over Florida International

Mike Nwoko scored 19 points, Marquel Sutton had his second straight double-double with 19 points and 12 rebounds, and LSU made 30 free throws in a 98-81 victory over Florida Intern...

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Drops 17 points in win Mackinnon totaled 17 points (5-11 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two steals in 28 minutes during Thursday's 98-81 victory over FIU.

Impact Mackinnon disappeared in the Monday win over New Orleans, scoring just two points in 19 minutes. He did not even attempt a field goal. The Portland transfer bounced back against the Panthers and should get plenty of opportunities as the LSU non-conference slate continues to be light. The Tigers play Alcorn State, Omaha and Drake coming up.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Max Mackinnon, LSU trounce Tarleton State in opener Max Mackinnon scored 19 points to lead six LSU scorers in double figures as the Tigers dominated Tarleton State to win their season opener 9...

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Mackinnon, Thomas lead LSU past Tarleton State 96-60 in a season opener for the Tigers

LSU opened its season with a 96–60 rout of Tarleton State, powered by freshman point guard Dedan Thomas Jr. and wing Max Mackinnon

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Headed to Baton Rouge Mackinnon will transfer to LSU, Jonathan Givony of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Mackinnon has steadily improved his game in each of his three seasons of college ball. After two years at Elon, the guard transferred to Portland for the 2024-2025 campaign and averaged 14.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists on 47/41/89 shooting splits. That clearly attracted the attention of high-major programs, but Mackinnon picks LSU here for his senior season.

APRIL 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Looking for third school Mackinnon has entered the transfer portal, VerbalCommits.com reports.

Impact Mackinnon spent two seasons at Elon where he was a 11+ PPG scorer. He then came to Portland for the 2024-25 campaign that saw him put up 14.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists per contest. Mackinnon also shot over 40 percent from behind the arc. There will be plenty of interested power conference teams looking taking a look at this 6-6 playmaking guard.

MARCH 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moe Odum leads Pepperdine over Portland 86-73 in 2nd round of West Coast Conference Tournament

Moe Odum scored 31 points and handed out 11 assists to lead Pepperdine over Portland 86-73 in the second round of the West Coast Conference Tournament

MARCH 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Mackinnon scores 29, Portland takes down Loyola Marymount 89-78

Led by Max Mackinnon's 29 points, the Portland Pilots defeated the Loyola Marymount Lions 89-78

FEBRUARY 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Mackinnon leads Portland against Santa Clara after 24-point performance

Portland takes on the Santa Clara Broncos after Max Mackinnon scored 24 points in Portland's 84-64 win against the Pepperdine Waves

FEBRUARY 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Mackinnon scores 43 to tie program record as Portland knocks off San Diego 92-82

Max Mackinnon put up 43 points as the Portland Pilots beat the San Diego Toreros 92-82 on Thursday

JANUARY 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Mackinnon leads Portland against Pacific after 28-point showing

Portland plays the Pacific Tigers after Max Mackinnon scored 28 points in Portland's 81-72 loss to the San Francisco Dons

JANUARY 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Mackinnon leads Portland against UCSB after 20-point game

Portland hosts the UCSB Gauchos after Max Mackinnon scored 20 points in Portland's 83-70 victory over the Lewis & Clark Pioneers

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • Associated Press

Portland takes on UCSB after Mackinnon's 20-point game

Portland hosts the UCSB Gauchos after Max Mackinnon scored 20 points in Portland's 83-70 win against the Lewis & Clark Pioneers

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • Associated Press

Mackinnon scores 20, Portland takes down Lewis & Clark 83-70

Led by Max Mackinnon's 20 points, the Portland Pilots defeated the Lewis & Clark Pioneers 83-70 on Wednesday

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • Associated Press

Pedigree entering portal Mackinnon entered the transfer portal Monday, VerbalCommits.com reports.

Impact Mackinnon represents one of the highest-usage players in the portal at this time, as the sophomore average 12.1 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists while connecting on 45.0 percent of 10.3 shots across 32 starts for Elon last year. The 6-foot-5 Brisbane native is a candidate to catch on with a power conference, although he also could opt for a larger role at a mid-major institution.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Campbell hosts Mackinnon and Elon

Elon visits the Campbell Fighting Camels after Max Mackinnon scored 20 points in the Phoenix's 84-72 loss to the Northeastern Huskies

JANUARY 24, 2024 • Associated Press

Mackinnon scores 16, Elon takes down Holy Cross 83-69

Led by Max Mackinnon's 16 points, the Elon Phoenix defeated the Holy Cross Crusaders 83-69

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • Associated Press

Mackinnon rallies Elon to 70-68 victory over Hampton

Freshman Max Mackinnon scored 18 points and made two free throws with four seconds remaining to rally Elon to a 70-68 victory over Hampton

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • Associated Press

Hampton visits Elon after Mackinnon's 22-point game

Elon faces the Hampton Pirates after Max Mackinnon scored 22 points in Elon's 66-55 victory over the William & Mary Tribe

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • Associated Press

Mackinnon's 22 help Elon down William & Mary 66-55

Max Mackinnon’s 22 points helped Elon defeat William & Mary 66-55

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • Associated Press

Mackinnon and Elon host N.C. A&T

Elon takes on the North Carolina A&T Aggies after Max Mackinnon scored 20 points in the Phoenix's 74-73 victory against the Northeastern Huskies

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • Associated Press

UNC Greensboro visits Elon after Mackinnon's 24-point game

Elon hosts the UNC Greensboro Spartans after Max Mackinnon scored 24 points in Elon's 84-70 loss to the High Point Panthers

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • Associated Press

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