2023 SF/PF Mackenzie Mgbako to INDI-F’N-ANA

[Stuhoo 81,567]

16 hours ago, go iu bb said:

I heard 6'8" but it could easily be heard as 6'6".

I think he said 6'6" which is in line with him playing the three both now and in the pros. Interesting that someone might potentially low-ball their height to seem more attractive as a wing/three projectable.

[Demo 20,376]

On 5/6/2023 at 9:24 PM, Demo said:

Mom does not look like one to be trifled with. 

Unless Woody is down to like 6’2”,  Mgbako is more than 6’6”.

[maharkn 1,750]

X
Galloway
Banks
MM
Ware/Reneau
I would think this is a possible lineup. 

I would go

X
Galloway
MM
Ware
Reneau

Use ware as a stretch 4 and Reneau as the true post. Banks first guy off the bench

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[Class of '66 Old Fart 85,318]

 

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich 8,713]

39 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

 

Wel good thing he isn't playing without shoes.

[TheWatShot 14,186]

Why is measuring without shoes even a thing? Unless you're a swimmer, pretty much any kind of activity is going to involve having shoes on. 

[Scotty R 2,230]

6 minutes ago, TheWatShot said:

Why is measuring without shoes even a thing? Unless you're a swimmer, pretty much any kind of activity is going to involve having shoes on. 

With that thinking why do they weigh players at the NFL combine in just boxers. They don't play just in boxers so they should weigh them in full gear

[Demo 20,376]

1 hour ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

 

Ya know, “How tall is Mgbako, really” is my favorite rabbit hole in some time. Saturday can’t get here soon enough.

 

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich 8,713]

16 hours ago, Scotty R said:

With that thinking why do they weigh players at the NFL combine in just boxers. They don't play just in boxers so they should weigh them in full gear

Okay. Let's do. Same for doing the 40 and vertical. Let's get it done.

[Ricochet 53]

Whether his height is actually 6'8, who knows but the confusion of him saying he's 6'6 just didn't happen. He clearly says he's 6'8.

[go iu bb 6,284]

21 minutes ago, Ricochet said:

Whether his height is actually 6'8, who knows but the confusion of him saying he's 6'6 just didn't happen. He clearly says he's 6'8.

That's what I heard the first time but I certainly wouldn't say he clearly says that. He says it pretty quickly and I can definitely hear how some people would think he said 6'6". The confusion is from him not saying it clearly.

[go iu bb 6,284]

https://bustingbrackets.com/2023/08/30/ncaa-basketball-top-25-impact-true-freshmen-entering-2023-24-season/

MM is #5 on this list just which is tops in the B1G. 

At #6 is Deshawn Harris-Smith and it talks about him hitting from outside. It's been a while but I thought he was more of a really athletic slasher type? Am I remembering incorrectly (or possibly confusing him with someone else), is the writer wrong, or has his shot improved?

[Demo 20,376]

29 minutes ago, go iu bb said:

https://bustingbrackets.com/2023/08/30/ncaa-basketball-top-25-impact-true-freshmen-entering-2023-24-season/

MM is #5 on this list just which is tops in the B1G. 

At #6 is Deshawn Harris-Smith and it talks about him hitting from outside. It's been a while but I thought he was more of a really athletic slasher type? Am I remembering incorrectly (or possibly confusing him with someone else), is the writer wrong, or has his shot improved?

May have improved some. There was room for it. Was solid off the catch. But his action used to start a little low, a bit below his waist, so he struggled some with it off his bounce. But, man, he’s a good player. I’m a fan. 

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,583]

1 hour ago, Demo said:

May have improved some. There was room for it. Was solid off the catch. But his action used to start a little low, a bit below his waist, so he struggled some with it off his bounce. But, man, he’s a good player. I’m a fan. 

Yeah, we never seemed to get any traction with him on our visit, it’s the rare one that was over while it was ongoing.  Even some bad press seemed to leak a little on that one, but man, he was the 1 2023 recruit in retrospect this roster could have really used.  Kid is so good.  He’s got that dog in him.  

[Demo 20,376]

https://www.wdrb.com/sports/bozich-how-much-can-mackenzie-mgbako-accomplish-in-his-one-season-at-indiana/article_88b3dec0-5822-11ee-b42f-37e54a59ca2d.html
 

Nice article from Bozich. Nothing really new. 

[Josh 12,681]

38 minutes ago, Demo said:

https://www.wdrb.com/sports/bozich-how-much-can-mackenzie-mgbako-accomplish-in-his-one-season-at-indiana/article_88b3dec0-5822-11ee-b42f-37e54a59ca2d.html
 

Nice article from Bozich. Nothing really new. 

I watch zero high school basketball.  Do you see him as a one and done?

[Demo 20,376]

42 minutes ago, Josh said:

I watch zero high school basketball.  Do you see him as a one and done?

Oh yeah. I doubt there will be any reason not to go. He’s physically and emotionally mature. His skill set translates, no problem. He doesn’t have a sky-high ceiling because he’s not super explosive or a great athlete. But, he’ll play forever because he’s rock solid and 6’9” combo forwards who can really shoot it don’t grow on trees. He may not go in the lottery,  but someone will see a 10 yr rotation guy and jump on him.

[Stuhoo 81,567]

7 minutes ago, Demo said:

Oh yeah. I doubt there will be any reason not to go. He’s physically and emotionally mature. His skill set translates, no problem. He doesn’t have a sky-high ceiling because he’s not super explosive or a great athlete. But, he’ll play forever because he’s rock solid and 6’9” combo forwards who can really shoot it don’t grow on trees. He may not go in the lottery,  but someone will see a 10 yr rotation guy and jump on him.

He’s Jalen Hood Schifino with a different skill set, if that makes sense.

[Demo 20,376]

9 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

He’s Jalen Hood Schifino with a different skill set, if that makes sense.

Yup, that pretty well covers it. Unless he’s nicked up this year, or he just absolutely wants to win a Natty, I’m not sure what a 2nd yr of college does for him.

[HoosierHoopster 7,188]

6 hours ago, Demo said:

https://www.wdrb.com/sports/bozich-how-much-can-mackenzie-mgbako-accomplish-in-his-one-season-at-indiana/article_88b3dec0-5822-11ee-b42f-37e54a59ca2d.html
 

Nice article from Bozich. Nothing really new. 

Melo giving high praise to Woodson, really couldn't be better than that