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Tayton Conerway, Mackenzie Mgbako On NBA Draft Early Entry List

A Hoosier that was and a Hoosier-to-be were on the NBA Draft early entry list released by the NBA on Tuesday. Tayton Conerway, a transfer from Troy, and Mackenzie Mgbako, who transferred from Indiana to Texas A&M, were among the 106 players who filed as early entry candidates for the NBA Draft.

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Two former Hoosiers – Bryson Tucker and Mackenzie Mgbako – choose new schools

Two former IU players in the transfer portal have recently selected their next college home. After Mike Woodson left the IU program at the end of the 2024-25 season, Darian DeVries was hired on March 18 and seven IU players ...

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 17

Former Five-Star Recruit Sends Message After Transferring to SEC Program

The Texas A&M Aggies qualified for the 2025 men's NCAA Tournament, but after getting past Yale in the opening round, they fell to Michigan by a final score of 91-79 in the following round.

College Basketball News / A Sea of Blue / April 17

Mackenzie Mgbako commits to Texas A&M

The Aggies land a former top-10 prospect who Kentucky had previously shown interest in. The Kentucky Wildcats are looking to piece together some key transfer additions this offseason to help Mark Pope and his staff make some noise in the 2025-26 season.

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The 'Naismith Men's Player of the Year Award winner' quiz

The Naismith College Player of the Year is an annual basketball award given by the Atlanta Tipoff Club to the top men's and women's collegiate basketball players. It is named in honor of the inventor of basketball (in 1891), Dr. James Naismith.Can you name every men's college basketball player who has won the Naismith Award?

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College Basketball News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / April 17

Texas A&M Aggies Land Former 5-Star Out of Transfer Portal

Texas A&M Aggies head coach Bucky McMillan has landed his biggest commitment out of the transfer portal since taking over the job. Per reports from On3's Joe Tipton, the Aggies have secured a commitment from Indiana Hoosiers transfer forward Mackenzie Mgbako, a former five-star recruit and McDonald's All-American.

College Basketball News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / April 15

Former 5-Star Transfer Visits Texas A&M Aggies

The Texas A&M Aggies men's basketball team is gaining momentum in the transfer portal after the hiring of head coach Bucky McMillan. Per reports from On3's Joe Tipton, the Aggies recently hosted Indiana Hoosiers transfer forward Mackenzie Mgbako for a visit.

College Basketball News / Pack Insider / April 12

NC State is Sitting in a Good Place After Getting Indiana Transfer Forward Mackenzie Mgbako on Campus Yesterday

Indiana Transfer Forward Mackenzie Mgbako (6’8″/210) began an official visit to NC State yesterday. It looks like NC State has surged past Kentucky and is now the team to beat.

College Basketball News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 11

Former Duke Basketball Signee Now Visiting Nearby ACC School

Former two-year Indiana forward Mackenzie Mgbako, once an early Duke basketball recruiting prize before decommitting late in the spring of 2023, recently entered the transfer portal.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 2

Kentucky Wildcats Host Future NBA Talent for Visit

As the college basketball offseason heats up, the Kentucky Wildcats are set to host one of the most intriguing names in the transfer portal. Indiana Hoosiers forward Mackenzie Mgbako will visit Kentucky on Wednesday, according to Travis Branham.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 2

Huge Former Five-Star Recruit to Visit Kentucky in Transfer Portal

Just two years ago, Mackenzie Mgbako was one of the most sought-after high school prospects in the country. After originally committing to Duke, he made headlines by decommitting late in the process, sparking a high-profile recruitment battle.

College Basketball News / A Sea of Blue / April 1

Former McDonald’s All-American Mackenzie Mgbako will visit Kentucky

Big one on deck. Another transfer portal visit is set, and it’s a big one for the Kentucky Wildcats. According to Travis Branham, Indiana Hoosiers forward Mackenzie Mgbako will visit Kentucky on Wednesday.

College Basketball News / Hardwood Heroics / April 1

'It’s Just Frustrating' – These 3 Big Ten Schools Are Some of the Biggest Losers in the 2025 Transfer Portal

Every year, there are multiple teams that are hit extremely hard by the transfer portal. These teams are rendered unrecognizable from the previous season.

College Basketball News / A Sea of Blue / March 26

Kentucky reaches out to Mackenzie Mgbako and Elijah Moore

Add two more names to the list. The Kentucky Wildcats are in the thick of game prep for their matchup with the Tennessee Volunteers this Friday in Indianapolis, but they are still hot on the recruiting trail as the players are entering the portal from all over.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / March 26

Mackenzie Mgbako Says There's 'No Chance' He Returns to Indiana in 2025-26

Sophomore forward Mackenzie Mgbako told ''Indiana Hoosiers on SI'' Wednesday that there's ''no chance'' he comes back to Bloomington next season. Mgbako, who averaged12.2 points a game during the 2024-25 season, announced on Monday that he was pursuing his NBA options while also entering the NCAA's transfer portal.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / March 26

Indiana Basketball Player Report Card: Mackenzie Mgbako

As the Indiana offseason continues, and as new coach Darian DeVries tries to build a new roster for the Hoosiers, Hoosiers On SI will give out grades for individual players based on their performances in 2024-25.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 24

Indiana F Mackenzie Mgbako enters transfer portal

Indiana wing Mackenzie Mgbako announced Monday that he is entering the transfer portal while also considering entering the NBA draft. The portal opened for men's basketball players Monday and will close on April 22.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Inside the Hall / March 17

That’s A Wrap: Mackenzie Mgbako

Welcome to “That’s A Wrap,” our player-by-player recap of the 2024-25 Indiana Hoosiers. Our player recaps continue with Mackenzie Mgbako. Mgbako (32 games): 12.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 43.7 FG% in 25.3 minutes per game.

College Basketball News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / February 18

Indiana’s Mackenzie Mgbako, Trey Galloway Battling Injuries Before Purdue Game

Indiana’s extended break may have come at a good time. After a 72-68 loss Friday against UCLA, the Hoosiers have eight full days without a game before hosting No.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / February 15

Indiana Basketball Goes Cold, Loses to UCLA

Down two points with ten seconds to play, Indiana drew up a play to get a look for Mackenzie Mgbako, the team's best 3-point shooter. Mgbako had just grabbed a huge rebound off an errant shot from Myles Rice, but missed the put back layup that would've tied the game at 70 with under 15 seconds to play.

College Basketball News / Inside the Hall / February 14

The Minute After: UCLA

Thoughts on a 72-68 loss to UCLA: Indiana had the 2-3 zone rocking again. Mackenzie Mgbako was getting buckets early, too. But as the first half rolled along, UCLA’s elite defense started to put the clamps down.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 14

UCLA staves off Indiana's comeback attempt

Dylan Andrews sank two clutch free throws with four seconds remaining to help UCLA avoid a late-game collapse in a 72-68 win over Indiana on Friday in Bloomington, Ind.

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College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / December 7

Indiana Basketball: Mackenzie Mgbako is Making a Late First-Round Case

Indiana combo forward Mackenzie Mgbako is a talented sophomore prospect who was a five-star coming out of Roselle Catholic in New Jersey two seasons ago.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 29

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.

Ranking the NCAA men's tournament champions since 1990

The 'Men's AP Player of the Year winners' quiz

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 27

Louisville wallops No. 14 Indiana to advance in Paradise Jam

Chucky Hepburn posted his first career double-double to lead Louisville to its biggest victory in years.

The greatest players in Louisville men's basketball history

The 'Men's Naismith Award winners' quiz

College Basketball News / NBC Sports / November 16

Watch: Mackenzie Mgbako’s highlights from Indiana's win vs. South Carolina | Big Ten on NBC

College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / November 8

Indiana's Mackenzie Mgbako Appears Ready to Take Sophomore Leap

Indiana entered this college basketball season as the No. 17 team in the nation, with several interesting players to watch. Their season began with an