Mgbako (32 games): 12.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 43.7 FG% in 25.3 minutes per game.
Previously: Bryson Tucker, Kanaan Carlyle
One of the highest-rated recruits in Indiana men’s basketball history and the prized commitment of Mike Woodson’s tenure, Mackenzie Mgbako garnered significant expectations after his co-Big Ten freshman of the year campaign in 2023-24.
There are stretches where Mgbako looks unguardable, but those have been too often coupled with scoring droughts and a lack of activity on defense. Mgbako shined in the season opener, exploding for a season-high 31 points against SIUE on 13-of-17 shooting from the field and a 4-of-5 mark from deep.