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

[Crimson and Cream 5,777]

This seems like a near perfect fit to this squad

[Hoosier987 1,062]

He’s a scorer. Must have. Would be a helluva an addition! Reel him in! 

[Henryville Hoosier 965]

Forget the golf cart, bring in the Brinks truck.

[WayneFleekHoosier 47,943]

WTH. I've got to watch video.  If he can actually play the 3 that would be unreal?  I always thought he had the game of a 4.  But if somehow Reneau, Ware, Mgbako can play on the floor together, that seems B-A-N-A-N-A-S.  

 

 

[Demo 19,620]

So, is there any report of Cupps making contact yet? 

[WayneFleekHoosier 47,943]

1 hour ago, Hoosierfan1901 said:

Wahab back in the B10, transfers to PSU

I continue to be impressed with what PSU is doing.  They won't be a pushover.  Transfer portal is insane in the way it can flip a school's outlook in a month.  

[maharkn 1,686]

He’s a scorer. Must have. Would be a helluva an addition! Reel him in! 

Is he quick enough to play the 3

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[Stuhoo 79,703]

23 minutes ago, Demo said:

So, is there any report of Cupps making contact yet? 

Funny you should ask! There are about 28,000 people following him on Instagram, but he only follows 671.

• 27.9K followers
• 671 following

Two of the people he follows are associated with IUBB, and he has been following both of them for a number of years. 

Any guesses who they are?

 

BTW; also worth noting that X is now following him.

[Stuhoo 79,703]

2 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

I continue to be impressed with what PSU is doing.  They won't be a pushover.  Transfer portal is insane in the way it can flip a school's outlook in a month.  

Wahab is worth having, but he was turrrrible as a  starter when he played for Maryland. He's the kind of guy that keeps a team ahead of Minnesota.

[lillurk 3,738]

1 hour ago, Stuhoo said:

Louisville is thought to be the leader thanks to the fattest fat bank accounts.

If he wants money and to win, Kansas and IU are clearly his best bets.

Bates, then Reneau, then Mgbako would make a nice little spring recruiting pattern, going up the list each time

[WayneFleekHoosier 47,943]

12 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

WTH. I've got to watch video.  If he can actually play the 3 that would be unreal?  I always thought he had the game of a 4.  But if somehow Reneau, Ware, Mgbako can play on the floor together, that seems B-A-N-A-N-A-S.  

 

 

Video watched.  I believe he can play the 3.  Moreso, I believe he want's to play the 3.  Slick player.  Every school pushed.  So, is this a top 4?  

[Bowhunter 2,693]

Wonder what order visits will be in

[WayneFleekHoosier 47,943]

3 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Wahab is worth having, but he was turrrrible as a  starter when he played for Maryland. He's the kind of guy that keeps a team ahead of Minnesota.

I hear ya, but looking at all the additions, it's length, athleticism, VCU staples.  Wahab is just a playable decent piece but the total list is pretty good for PSU.  Surprising pull IMO.  

[Hoosier987 1,062]

8 minutes ago, maharkn said:

Is he quick enough to play the 3

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Yes. He can play on the perimeter and defend. 

[WayneFleekHoosier 47,943]

They have a personal connection to Louisville.  And Kansas is just plain hard to beat unless the roster is jammed up/filled.  Probably still a hugely uphill battle for us, and with the Ledlum stuff we are probably a little late???

[Demo 19,620]

16 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

WTH. I've got to watch video.  If he can actually play the 3 that would be unreal?  I always thought he had the game of a 4.  But if somehow Reneau, Ware, Mgbako can play on the floor together, that seems B-A-N-A-N-A-S.  

 

 

Offensively, he can play on the wing, no problem. Ok handle. Not a great 1st step, but he can straight line drive it. He’s not a facilitator, he’s looking for his offense. The defense might come and go a little. He’s not great laterally, so if he catches a bad matchup, say like Penn St last year running 4 guards around in an open system, that could get dicey. But his effort isn’t an issue and he should be good enough most of the time. 

[Demo 19,620]

16 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Funny you should ask! There are about 28,000 people following him on Instagram, but he only follows 671.

• 27.9K followers
• 671 following

Two of the people he follows are associated with IUBB, and he has been following both of them for a number of years. 

Any guesses who they are?

 

BTW; while you are guessing who Mgbako follows, worth noting that X is now following him.

Unbelievable. That kid is officially Ferris Bueller.

Ware is certainly interesting. 

[Stuhoo 79,703]

3 minutes ago, Demo said:

Unbelievable. That kid is officially Ferris Bueller.

Ware is certainly interesting. 

It's remarkable because so many of the guys he follows were either high school teammates, fellow McDonald's AA's, or associated with Duke basketball. 

And also Gabe Cupps.

[Me So Hornsby 2,747]

So, is there any report of Cupps making contact yet? 

Mgbako already follows him on instagram lol


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