Indiana opened the season with an 80-61 win against SIU Edwardsville on Wednesday at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Here are five takeaways from the win against the Cougars: Mackenzie Mgbako was dominant Talent has never been a question for Mackenzie ...
With under five minutes remaining in the first half and Indiana basketball tied with SIUE at 27 apiece, it looked like the Hoosiers forgot they had a game Wednesday night. Except for Mackenzie Mgbako, that is. The sophomore forward got ...
Big Ten co-freshman of the year Mackenzie Mgbako is back for his second season in Bloomington. After a slow start last season, Mgbako came on in conference play. Over 20 Big Ten games, the 6-foot-9 forward averaged 13.6 points, 3.9 ...
Fox Sports broadcaster and reporter John Fanta was in Bloomington on Tuesday for Indiana’s practice. After watching the Hoosiers, Fanta shared his thoughts on the team via X (formerly Twitter). Here are Fanta’s observations: On point guard Myles Rice: “The ...
With the start of college basketball season approaching, we’ve moved from our look at other Big Ten programs to our player-by-player previews of the 2024-25 Indiana roster. Today, our player profiles continue with sophomore Mackenzie Mgbako. Previously: Bryson Tucker, Jakai ...
When Indiana basketball plays its season opener in November, the Hoosiers will look different from last year. Mike Woodson’s program underwent an overhaul with six transfer portal additions and one high school signing, turning over more than half the roster. ...
With the start of the college basketball regular season just over two months away, a prominent college basketball preview magazine will hit newsstands this month. The Lindy’s Sports college basketball preview magazine will be available September 10. And Indiana’s Mackenzie ...
With the official start of practice next month, UMHoops and Inside the Hall have partnered to bring you our annual preseason breakdown of the top players in the Big Ten. This year, the list has been expanded after the addition ...
The start of Mackenzie Mgbako’s Indiana career didn’t go as many expected. Mgbako, a five-star recruit who originally signed with Duke, said at IU’s media day last September he planned to be a one-and-done in Bloomington. When asked by a ...
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 – ...
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 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. ...
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:
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 ...
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: ...
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 ...