Mackenzie Mgbako
Mackenzie Mgbako is a Nigerian-American college basketball player for the Texas A&M Aggies of the Southeastern Conference. He previously played for the Indiana Hoosiers of the Big Ten Conference.
Mgbako grew up in the Gladstone section of Peapack-Gladstone, New Jersey and initially attended Gill St. Bernard's School. He averaged 19.5 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 2.9 assists as a junior. Mgbako transferred to Roselle Catholic High School before his senior season. Mgbako was selected to play in the 2023 McDonald's All-American Boys Game during his senior year. He averaged 16.3 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists over 16 games during the season and missed one month due to an ankle injury.
Recruiting
Mgbako was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2023 class, according to major recruiting services. He initially committed to playing college basketball for Duke during his junior year after considering offers from Kentucky, Ohio State, and Memphis. Mgbako decommitted from Duke late into his senior season. After being granted a release from his National Letter of Intent from Duke, he committed to playing college basketball for Indiana after also considering Kansas.
College career
Mgbako averaged 12.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game as a freshman. He earned Big Ten co-Freshman of the Year honors alongside Iowa's Owen Freeman. As a sophomore, Mgbako averaged 12.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game. Following the season he entered the 2025 NBA draft and the transfer portal. Mgbagbo ultimately withdrew from the draft and transferred to Texas A&M.