Mackenzie Mgbako Archive

Early 2025 NBA mock draft tabs Kanaan Carlyle and Mackenzie Mgbako as first round picks

  • Alex Bozich 06/27/2024 11:56 am  
 

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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That’s A Wrap: Mackenzie Mgbako

  • Alex Bozich 04/16/2024 8:52 am  
 

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 ...

Indiana forward Mackenzie Mgbako will return to school for sophomore season

  • Alex Bozich 03/30/2024 12:57 pm  
 

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. ...

Video: Mike Woodson, IU players react to loss to Nebraska

  • Staff 03/16/2024 12:03 am  
 

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:

Kel’el Ware earns All-Big Ten honors, Mackenzie Mgbako named Big Ten co-freshman of the year

  • Staff 03/12/2024 12:53 pm  
 

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 ...

Five takeaways from Indiana’s win at Minnesota

  • Alex Bozich 03/07/2024 8:44 am  
 

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: ...

Backed by trust in each other, Indiana beats Minnesota 70-58 for third straight win

  • Amanda Foster 03/07/2024 7:56 am  
 

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 ...

Video: Mackenzie Mgbako media availability in advance of road trip to Minnesota

  • Alex Bozich 03/05/2024 12:37 pm  
 

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:

Five takeaways from Indiana’s win at Maryland

  • Alex Bozich 03/04/2024 8:53 am  
 

Indiana erased a 16-point second half deficit to beat Maryland 83-78 on Sunday afternoon at the Xfinity Center. The win improved the Hoosiers to 16-13 overall and 8-10 in Big Ten play with two regular season games remaining. Here are ...

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Video: Mike Woodson, IU players react to win at Maryland

  • Staff 03/03/2024 5:12 pm  
 

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:

Five takeaways from Indiana’s loss to Nebraska

  • Alex Bozich 02/22/2024 9:15 am  
 

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 ...

Video: Mike Woodson, IU players react to loss to Nebraska

  • Amanda Foster 02/21/2024 11:13 pm  
 

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:

“Sometimes you gotta fail to be successful”: Mackenzie Mgbako shows more growth against Illinois

  • William McDermott 01/27/2024 8:29 pm  
 

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, ...

Video: Mike Woodson, Mackenzie Mgbako react to loss at Illinois

  • Kevin Vera 01/27/2024 5:55 pm  
 

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:

A player-by-player breakdown of Indiana’s roster through 19 games

  • Alex Bozich 01/24/2024 10:42 am  
 

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 ...

Five takeaways from Indiana’s loss at Wisconsin

  • Alex Bozich 01/20/2024 8:55 am  
 

Indiana suffered a third-straight road loss, falling 91-79 on Friday night to Wisconsin at the Kohl Center. Here are five takeaways from the loss to the Badgers: Indiana’s defense was nonexistent Wisconsin entered Friday’s game with one of the top ...