2023 SF/PF Mackenzie Mgbako to Texas A&M via Portal

[WayneFleekHoosier]

10 minutes ago, Demo said:

Not that it hasn’t been clear from the jump, but Mgbako is an impressive kid and he will rep the school very well.

Work hard Play hard.  He says he’s 6’6” which is semi interesting.  Either way he’s playing the 3 which was presumed by everyone. He sees himself as a SF and so does the staff it seems.  
Front court looks nice. 

[go iu bb]

9 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Work hard Play hard.  He says he’s 6’6” which is semi interesting.  Either way he’s playing the 3 which was presumed by everyone. He sees himself as a SF and so does the staff it seems.  
Front court looks nice. 

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

[MemphisHoosier]

2 hours ago, go iu bb said:

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

I heard 6'8" as well, but more importantly - WOW what an impressive young man.  Mature, grounded, and extremely likable, great job by CMW & Staff!

[Ricochet]

Without a doubt he said 6'8.

[BGleas]

4 hours ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Work hard Play hard.  He says he’s 6’6” which is semi interesting.  Either way he’s playing the 3 which was presumed by everyone. He sees himself as a SF and so does the staff it seems.  
Front court looks nice. 

I would love it if we had the guard/wing depth to play Mgbako at the 4 in smaller, more skilled and athletic lineup. 

[J34]

47 minutes ago, BGleas said:

I would love it if we had the guard/wing depth to play Mgbako at the 4 in smaller, more skilled and athletic lineup. 

Agree. I believe we will see plenty of either Ware, Malik, or Sparks playing the 5 with MM, Kaleb, Trey/CJ, and X.

Looking forward to see how Coach utilizes all of these interchangeable parts he has. Although we're thin in the backcourt, if we're fortunate enough to avoid any setbacks, this team could be very dangerous down the stretch. Not many pg's in the country,  I would take over a healthy/under control, 6th year XJ.

[realTomCrean]

11 hours ago, BGleas said:

I would love it if we had the guard/wing depth to play Mgbako at the 4 in smaller, more skilled and athletic lineup. 

X

Galloway

Banks

MM

Ware/Reneau

I would think this is a possible lineup. 

[Banksyrules]

16 hours ago, Demo said:

Not that it hasn’t been clear from the jump, but Mgbako is an impressive kid and he will rep the school very well.

I never knew I can love someone at first sight until now....

[Stuhoo]

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]

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]

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]

 

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich]

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

 

Wel good thing he isn't playing without shoes.

[TheWatShot]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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?