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The word mercurial was made for Mackenzie Mgbako. The dictionary definition of mercurial is “subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.” Used as a sports metaphor, mercurial has less to do with mindset than it does with performance.

College Basketball News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / May 28

Texas A&M Coach Bucky McMillan Weighs In On Mackenzie Mgbako’s Decision

Texas A&M basketball coach Bucky McMillan is already a winner, and the season has yet to start. McMillan’s latest victory comes from Indiana transfer forward Mackenzie Mgbako withdrawing from the NBA Draft pool and opting to play another collegiate season, this time with the Aggies.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / May 27

F Mackenzie Mgbako out of draft, commits to Texas A&M

Indiana transfer Mackenzie Mgbako withdrew from the NBA draft and confirmed his commitment to Texas A&M on Tuesday. "I decided to withdraw to focus on becoming a lock first-round pick next year," the 6-foot-8 forward told ESPN.

College Basketball News / Hoops Rumors / May 27

Trio of prospects pulling out of NBA Draft

Forward Mackenzie Mgbako has opted to withdraw his name from the 2025 NBA draft, he tells Jonathan Givony of ESPN. According to Givony, Mgbako will be transferring from Indiana to Texas A&M for his junior year.

College Basketball News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / May 22

Todd’s Take: What Connection Do You Feel With Former Indiana Players?

Last week, Tamar Bates and Mackenzie Mgbako took part in the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago. Both are former Hoosiers. Both had memorable moments in cream and crimson.

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

Texas A&M Aggies' Star Transfer Impresses With Explosive NBA Combine Performance

Mackenzie Mgbako will have a decision to make by June 15, whether to return to college basketball and suit up for Texas A&M or enter the 2025 NBA Draft.

College Basketball News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / May 14

How Did Ex-Hoosiers Tamar Bates, Mackenzie Mgbako Fare In NBA Draft Combine?

Former Indiana men’s basketball players Tamar Bates and Mackenzie Mgabako participated in the NBA Draft Combine and both were in action in scrimmages played on Tuesday at Wintrust Arena in Chicago.

College Basketball News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / May 12

Texas A&M Aggies Transfer Forward Earns NBA Combine Invite

After a strong performance at this weekend's NBA G League Elite Camp, Texas A&M Aggies forward Mackenzie Mgbako has earned an invitation to the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago this week, the G League announced Sunday night.

College Basketball News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / April 29

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.

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 / 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 / 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.

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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 / 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.

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.

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 / 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.

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 27

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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