Mackenzie Mgbako https://www.insidethehall.com/tag/mackenzie-mgbako/ Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball news, recruiting and analysis. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 13:18:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.5 Early 2025 NBA mock draft tabs Kanaan Carlyle and Mackenzie Mgbako as first round picks https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/06/27/early-2025-nba-mock-draft-tabs-kanaan-carlyle-and-mackenzie-mgabko-as-first-round-picks/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/06/27/early-2025-nba-mock-draft-tabs-kanaan-carlyle-and-mackenzie-mgabko-as-first-round-picks/#respond Thu, 27 Jun 2024 15:56:55 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=113047 The 2024 NBA draft doesn’t wrap up until later today, but mock drafts for next June’s 2025 NBA draft are already surfacing. The first notable mock draft to be published – via Adam Finkelstein and Travis Branham of CBSSports.com – ...

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/06/27/early-2025-nba-mock-draft-tabs-kanaan-carlyle-and-mackenzie-mgabko-as-first-round-picks/feed/ 0 That’s A Wrap: Mackenzie Mgbako https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/04/16/thats-a-wrap-mackenzie-mgbako/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/04/16/thats-a-wrap-mackenzie-mgbako/#respond Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:52:44 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=112258 Welcome to “That’s A Wrap,” our player-by-player recap of the 2023-24 Indiana Hoosiers. Today: Mackenzie Mgbako. Mgbako (33 games): 12.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 39.5 FG% in 27.1 minutes per game. Previously: Gabe Cupps A late addition to ...

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/04/16/thats-a-wrap-mackenzie-mgbako/feed/ 0 Indiana forward Mackenzie Mgbako will return to school for sophomore season https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/03/30/indiana-forward-mackenzie-mgbako-will-return-to-school-for-sophomore-season/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/03/30/indiana-forward-mackenzie-mgbako-will-return-to-school-for-sophomore-season/#respond Sat, 30 Mar 2024 16:57:18 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=111837 Indiana freshman Mackenzie Mgbako will return to school next season. Dushawn London first reported the news. A native of Gladstone, New Jersey, the 6-foot-8 wing averaged 12.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists for the Hoosiers during the 2023-24 season. ...

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/03/30/indiana-forward-mackenzie-mgbako-will-return-to-school-for-sophomore-season/feed/ 0 Video: Mike Woodson, IU players react to loss to Nebraska https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/03/16/video-mike-woodson-iu-players-react-to-loss-to-nebraska-2/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/03/16/video-mike-woodson-iu-players-react-to-loss-to-nebraska-2/#respond Sat, 16 Mar 2024 04:03:51 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=111729 Mike Woodson, Mackenzie Mgbako and Xavier Johnson addressed the media following Indiana’s 93-66 loss to Nebraska in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Big Ten tournament at the Target Center in Minneapolis. Watch their postgame reaction below:

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/03/16/video-mike-woodson-iu-players-react-to-loss-to-nebraska-2/feed/ 0 Kel’el Ware earns All-Big Ten honors, Mackenzie Mgbako named Big Ten co-freshman of the year https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/03/12/kelel-ware-earns-all-big-ten-honors-mackenzie-mgbako-named-big-ten-co-freshman-of-the-year/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/03/12/kelel-ware-earns-all-big-ten-honors-mackenzie-mgbako-named-big-ten-co-freshman-of-the-year/#respond Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:53:12 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=111639 Indiana center Kel’el Ware was named second-team All-Big Ten by the league’s media and third-team by the league’s coaches, it was announced on Tuesday afternoon. Ware was also named to the league’s all-defensive team. Mackenzie Mgbako was named Big Ten ...

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/03/12/kelel-ware-earns-all-big-ten-honors-mackenzie-mgbako-named-big-ten-co-freshman-of-the-year/feed/ 0 Five takeaways from Indiana’s win at Minnesota https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/03/07/five-takeaways-from-indianas-win-at-minnesota-4/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/03/07/five-takeaways-from-indianas-win-at-minnesota-4/#respond Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:44:43 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=111455 Indiana won its second straight road game Wednesday night, beating Minnesota 70-58 at Williams Arena. The victory improved the Hoosiers to 17-13 overall and 9-10 in Big Ten play. Here are five takeaways from the win against the Golden Gophers: ...

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/03/07/five-takeaways-from-indianas-win-at-minnesota-4/feed/ 0 Backed by trust in each other, Indiana beats Minnesota 70-58 for third straight win https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/03/07/backed-by-trust-in-each-other-indiana-beats-minnesota-70-58-for-third-straight-win/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/03/07/backed-by-trust-in-each-other-indiana-beats-minnesota-70-58-for-third-straight-win/#respond Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:56:05 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=111465 Strong defense. Reliable scoring. Perseverance. Determination. Confidence. All are things you need to be a successful basketball team. Another thing you need? Trust. Trust in yourself, your teammates, and the game plan. Trust that shots will fall, passes will find ...

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/03/07/backed-by-trust-in-each-other-indiana-beats-minnesota-70-58-for-third-straight-win/feed/ 0 Video: Mackenzie Mgbako media availability in advance of road trip to Minnesota https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/03/05/video-mackenzie-mgbako-media-availability-in-advance-of-road-trip-to-minnesota/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/03/05/video-mackenzie-mgbako-media-availability-in-advance-of-road-trip-to-minnesota/#respond Tue, 05 Mar 2024 17:37:03 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=111422 Mackenzie Mgbako addressed the media Tuesday afternoon in advance of Indiana’s road trip to Minnesota to take on the Golden Gophers. Watch the full media availability below:

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/03/04/five-takeaways-from-indianas-win-at-maryland-2/feed/ 0 Video: Mike Woodson, IU players react to win at Maryland https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/03/03/video-mike-woodson-iu-players-react-to-win-at-maryland-2/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/03/03/video-mike-woodson-iu-players-react-to-win-at-maryland-2/#respond Sun, 03 Mar 2024 22:12:22 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=111354 COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Mike Woodson, Mackenzie Mgbako and Xavier Johnson addressed the media following Indiana’s 83-78 win against Maryland on Sunday afternoon at the Xfinity Center. Watch their postgame reaction below:

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/03/03/video-mike-woodson-iu-players-react-to-win-at-maryland-2/feed/ 0 Five takeaways from Indiana’s loss to Nebraska https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/02/22/five-takeaways-from-indianas-loss-to-nebraska-3/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/02/22/five-takeaways-from-indianas-loss-to-nebraska-3/#respond Thu, 22 Feb 2024 14:15:13 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=111130 Nebraska completed a season sweep of Indiana on Thursday with an 85-70 win against the Hoosiers at Assembly Hall. The loss dropped Indiana to 14-12 overall and 6-9 in Big Ten play. Here are five takeaways from the loss to ...

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/02/22/five-takeaways-from-indianas-loss-to-nebraska-3/feed/ 0 Video: Mike Woodson, IU players react to loss to Nebraska https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/02/21/video-mike-woodson-iu-players-react-to-loss-to-nebraska/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/02/21/video-mike-woodson-iu-players-react-to-loss-to-nebraska/#respond Thu, 22 Feb 2024 04:13:07 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=111058 Mike Woodson, Trey Galloway and Mackenzie Mgbako addressed the media following Indiana’s 85-70 loss to Nebraska on Wednesday at Assembly Hall. Watch their postgame comments below:

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/02/21/video-mike-woodson-iu-players-react-to-loss-to-nebraska/feed/ 0 “Sometimes you gotta fail to be successful”: Mackenzie Mgbako shows more growth against Illinois https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/01/27/sometimes-you-gotta-fail-to-be-successful-mackenzie-mgbako-shows-more-growth-against-illinois/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/01/27/sometimes-you-gotta-fail-to-be-successful-mackenzie-mgbako-shows-more-growth-against-illinois/#respond Sun, 28 Jan 2024 01:29:37 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=110384 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Indiana freshman Mackenzie Mgbako walked off the floor underneath the Illinois basket, talking to himself and with his hands on his head after exiting the handshake line. It was a frustrating 70-62 road loss for the Hoosiers, ...

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/01/27/sometimes-you-gotta-fail-to-be-successful-mackenzie-mgbako-shows-more-growth-against-illinois/feed/ 0 Video: Mike Woodson, Mackenzie Mgbako react to loss at Illinois https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/01/27/video-mike-woodson-mackenzie-mgbako-react-to-loss-at-illinois/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/01/27/video-mike-woodson-mackenzie-mgbako-react-to-loss-at-illinois/#respond Sat, 27 Jan 2024 22:55:03 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=110368 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Mike Woodson and Mackenzie Mgbako addressed the media following Indiana’s 70-62 loss to Illinois on Saturday at the State Farm Center. Watch their postgame reaction below:

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/01/27/video-mike-woodson-mackenzie-mgbako-react-to-loss-at-illinois/feed/ 0 A player-by-player breakdown of Indiana’s roster through 19 games https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/01/24/a-player-by-player-breakdown-of-indianas-roster-through-19-games/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/01/24/a-player-by-player-breakdown-of-indianas-roster-through-19-games/#respond Wed, 24 Jan 2024 15:42:06 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=110322 Indiana’s week-long break between games gives Mike Woodson and the coaching staff extended preparation time and an opportunity to work on the most significant deficiencies for the Hoosiers. As we near the halfway point of conference play, it also allows ...

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/01/20/five-takeaways-from-indianas-loss-at-wisconsin-4/feed/ 0 Five takeaways from Indiana’s loss to Purdue https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/01/17/five-takeaways-from-indianas-loss-to-purdue-8/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/01/17/five-takeaways-from-indianas-loss-to-purdue-8/#respond Wed, 17 Jan 2024 15:40:29 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=110179 Indiana suffered a 21-point loss to Purdue on Tuesday night at Assembly Hall, falling 87-66. The loss dropped the Hoosiers to 12-6 overall and 4-3 in Big Ten play. Here are five takeaways from the loss to the Boilermakers: Kel’el ...

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/01/17/five-takeaways-from-indianas-loss-to-purdue-8/feed/ 0 Film Session: Mackenzie Mgbako in ball-screen action against Minnesota https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/01/14/film-session-mackenzie-mgbako-in-ball-screen-action-against-minnesota/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/01/14/film-session-mackenzie-mgbako-in-ball-screen-action-against-minnesota/#respond Sun, 14 Jan 2024 15:20:48 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=110061 Mackenzie Mgbako’s career-high 19 points against the Golden Gophers came with a new wrinkle, as Indiana’s freshman played the primary ballhandler role in ball-screen actions more than usual. Across four ball screens in the first half, Mgbako drove the opposite ...

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/01/14/film-session-mackenzie-mgbako-in-ball-screen-action-against-minnesota/feed/ 0 Five takeaways from Indiana’s win against Minnesota https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/01/13/five-takeaways-from-indianas-win-against-minnesota/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/01/13/five-takeaways-from-indianas-win-against-minnesota/#respond Sat, 13 Jan 2024 11:59:53 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=110026 Indiana never trailed on Friday night and rolled past Minnesota, 74-62, at Assembly Hall. The victory improved the Hoosiers to 12-5 overall and 4-2 in Big Ten play. Here are five takeaways from the win against the Golden Gophers: Indiana’s ...

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/01/13/five-takeaways-from-indianas-win-against-minnesota/feed/ 0 Mackenzie Mgbako flashes his offensive versatility in career night against Minnesota https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/01/13/mackenzie-mgbako-flashes-his-offensive-versatility-in-career-night-against-minnesota/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2024/01/13/mackenzie-mgbako-flashes-his-offensive-versatility-in-career-night-against-minnesota/#respond Sat, 13 Jan 2024 11:06:39 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=110054 Mackenzie Mgbako’s mom called Mike Woodson after he de-committed from Duke and reopened his recruitment last spring. With strong New York area ties, the Mgbako family wanted Woodson and Indiana’s staff to give the five-star a look. Woodson did just ...

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