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

[rcbowla 8,213]

  On 5/12/2023 at 7:36 PM, bigrod said:

I need a BM.

I need a BJ. I'm sure magic 8 ball would say "not likely"

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[Scotty R 3,564]

  On 5/12/2023 at 7:34 PM, RaceToTheTop said:

So, ketchup on chicken sandwiches are bad, right guys?

Nope

[Home Jersey 15,511]

Disclaimer: If there has ever actually been drama behind this recruitment from MM/his camp itself, we'll likely never know the true/full details. However, that will not deter me from writing recruiting fanfic/speculating on the wild scenarios that are seemingly plausible to my totally uninformed self. 

When the below is confirmed, can the mods change my name to Nostradamus? 

• Decommits from Duke
• Adidas seems to sway Mgbako/CAA away from Nike, pushing UL, KU, or IU
• Everyone assumes UL is favorite based on relationship with Nolan Smith (but something went south there) 
• He verbals to KU on his visit but staff can't get him to skip the IU visit, Dad is pushing for him to explore his options and the trips are so close anyway. Couldn't make KU visit so wants to see at least one of the schools himself.
• Mgbakos are surprised by how much they liked the IU trip, Dad is swooning over Woodson and staff's thoughtful approach (Nigerian flag won him over)
• Mgbako tells staff he is skipping UL visit, he's seen enough. Slater does some damage control (hence the confusion) 
• IU has been working on Mgbako all week, upping the NIL ante (assuming Adidas package is comparable at both). Helps us that his parents (Dad especially) are in IU's camp, but letting this be Mack's decision. 
• All week, staff has players/alumni following, showing love, getting in touch... Cuban getting in touch today changes the game
• Mack woke up this morning thinking KU, but Woody and staff - with the help of Mr and Mrs Mgbako - play all the right cards and flip him at the 11th hour (...I knocked on wood just in case)

You may be wondering how much pot I had to smoke to arrive at this conclusion.

The answer is some, and I didn't need to ask around here, because in NJ it's legal recreationally 

[ray 1,573]

  On 5/12/2023 at 4:01 PM, Golfman25 said:

Kinda hard to see his tweet with these old eyes.  But why would 5 chickens mean we are still in it?  :)

They’re turkeys. You do need to have your vision checked…you are probably past due for a stronger prescription. 

[Josh 13,216]

[Ryno6284 4,368]

Is it 6 yet!

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  On 5/12/2023 at 7:34 PM, RaceToTheTop said:

So, ketchup on chicken sandwiches are bad, right guys?

Things are getting more intense/cutthroat around here as we get closer to the announcement lmao 

[Ryno6284 4,368]

For sure hitting 100 pages by announcement time!

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  On 5/12/2023 at 7:47 PM, Ryno6284 said:

For sure hitting 100 pages by announcement time!

How many does the Kansas board have?  They are pretty rabid fans too but 5*s are more common there

[Ryno6284 4,368]

I sit and wait with pregnant anticipation!

[MikeRoberts 7,978]

Can’t wait to see that screenshot of what was posted publically to social media that made this an IU lock but will not be shared here until after the decision 

 

I’m sure there is a reason that won’t happen

[94Bulldog 664]

  On 5/12/2023 at 7:32 PM, Chris007 said:

Yes we don't need DM about MM when people could do a PM or maybe a IM would work. Maybe we need a new GM

I’m reading all of this while having a BM….I figured with Dingle out , we’ve crossed over tmi anyways 

[mamasa 15,931]

Getting ready to drive home- can you guys get this confirmed and finalized in an hour so I can see it when I get home?

[Brass Cannon 25,380]

  On 5/12/2023 at 7:51 PM, MikeRoberts said:

Can’t wait to see that screenshot of what was posted publically to social media that made this an IU lock but will not be shared here until after the decision 

 

I’m sure there is a reason that won’t happen

Exactly. 

[Stuhoo 88,816]

  On 5/12/2023 at 7:55 PM, Brass Cannon said:

Exactly. 

He doesn't want any IU or Kansas fans "@-ing" the account that is involved in the social media.

[Brass Cannon 25,380]

  On 5/12/2023 at 7:57 PM, Stuhoo said:

He doesn't want any IU or Kansas fans "@-ing" the account that is involved in the social media.

Good thing they posted it somewhere private like social media then. 

[Stuhoo 88,816]

  On 5/12/2023 at 7:58 PM, Brass Cannon said:

Good thing they posted it somewhere private like social media then. 

Lol ... so true. But it's not super obvious and I agree with the sentiment of not revealing.

I also do not think it's a "99%+" thing, but I do like the analysis behind the optimism over it.

[Sardinefarts1991 213]

I don't believe there is a screenshot proving he's coming to us.  Just looking for attention.

[Stuhoo 88,816]

  On 5/12/2023 at 8:02 PM, Sardinefarts1991 said:

I don't believe there is a screenshot proving he's coming to us.  Just looking for attention.

Right.

For me? It's not as good as Uspshoosier noticing that Ware personally sent a photo of himself in an IU jersey to 247 national site just before his announcement.

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  On 5/12/2023 at 8:05 PM, Stuhoo said:

Right.

For me? It's not as good as Uspshoosier noticing that Ware personally sent a photo of himself in an IU jersey to 247 national site just before his announcement.

This suggests you too know what he saw