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Indiana transfer forward Mackenzie Mgbako commits to Texas A&M hoops

April 17, 2025
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Former Indiana forward Mackenzie Mgbako has announced his commitment to Texas A&M.

At 6-foot-9 and 220 pounds, Mgbako averaged 12.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists as a sophomore for the Hoosiers. He shot 43.7 percent from the field, 32.9 percent from 3-point range and 81 percent at the free throw line.

In two seasons in the Big Ten, Mgbako established himself as one of the best young bigs, averaging 12.2 points per game for two consecutive years.

He was named 2024 Big Ten Rookie of the Year and made the 2023-24 Big Ten All-Freshman Team.

The Gladstone, New Jersey, native can stretch the floor, averaging over 4.5 3-point attempts per game in his career. He finished inside the top 20 in 3-point attempts across the Big Ten as a freshman.

The former five-star recruit will look to make an immediate impact on Bucky McMillan’s first roster, slotting into a starting spot in the frontcourt.

McMillan and his staff had to beat out Will Wade and NC State and Chris Beard and Ole Miss for Mgbako, a massive recruiting win for A&M’s new head coach.

He arrives in Aggieland with two years of eligibility left.

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Indiana transfer forward Mackenzie Mgbako commits to Texas A&M hoops

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Welcome to Aggieland Mr. Mgbako!
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7:09p, 4/17/25
Highest ranked prospect in Aggie basketball history
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7:10p, 4/17/25
And a McDonalds All American
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7:10p, 4/17/25
Team posted it

https://instagr.am/p/DIkTb51Ni1J
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Amazing! Let's get him some help!!
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I cannot believe we actually got him… any ideas on what we spent on NIL and how much Trev is giving Bucky ball to work with?
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7:27p, 4/17/25
Shoots 33% from three and 80% from FT. I like those stats from a forward.
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Whoop
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Show time for Bucee-Ball!! Pleased we beat out what was probably a "strong arse" offer from Will Wade.
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In reply to sincereag • 7:45p, 4/17/25
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sincereag said:
Shoots 33% from three and 80% from FT. I like those stats from a forward.


4.5 attempts (3 pointers) per game!
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LFG
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First McDonald's AA since Jerald Brown?
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8:17p, 4/17/25
Was D'Andre Jorden an All America ..?
Let's hope he turns out better than JB..
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Straight cash homie.
-RMoss
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In reply to rogbappe • 9:02p, 4/17/25
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rogbappe said:
I cannot believe we actually got him… any ideas on what we spent on NIL and how much Trev is giving Bucky ball to work with?


I mean looking at this article, he's gotta be like $1M a year!

https://texags.com/forums/7/topics/3538789
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I'm already more excited for basketball next year than I would have been for any scenario I could imagine if we'd retained Buzz. I'm sure Buzz would've tried to restock the roster, but pretty sure he would not have changed his offensive philosophy. It'll be exciting to see the new guys in Bucky's system.
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Big time!!
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Huge get, guy is a star
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color me confused, but if he was looking for a place he'd get every green light to fire away all he wants then he found it
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What's so confusing about that?
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And of course not one single mention of it on ESiPN or SECN

Eff em. Welcome aboard big man. Buckyball is drawing kids…….
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Welcome aboard Mr. Mgbako.
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Fun fact - he's got a little brother who is a four star SF and one of the top kids in the state graduating next year too
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Can we get a pronunciation guide for his last name?
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Hell yeah.
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In reply to FTAG 2000 • 8:58a, 4/18/25
FTAG 2000 said:
Fun fact - he's got a little brother who is a four star SF and one of the top kids in the state graduating next year too
Could be an even bigger pick up than it already is if we can get in on Ethan and any other Oak Hill players who might want to check us out.
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ds00 said:
First McDonald's AA since Jerald Brown?
And 2nd ever I believe.
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That's sickening stuff. They need to make more rules around portal hopping. I can only imagine the football landscape
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Let's go!
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In reply to FTAG 2000 • 12:33p, 4/18/25
FTAG 2000 said:
Fun fact - he's got a little brother who is a four star SF and one of the top kids in the state graduating next year too
That IS fun.

https://247sports.com/player/ethan-mgbako-46143432/
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In reply to rogbappe • 1:09p, 4/18/25
rogbappe said:
That's sickening stuff. They need to make more rules around portal hopping. I can only imagine the football landscape
Basketball is the worst. You only need 6 players to get to the Final 4. Way more per capita money to go around. Even women's basketball could pay a lot some places.
94chem,
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
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