6 prospect in the class according to Rivals, and sportsa 247Sports Composite rating of 0.9977. He is the author of two books and an award-winning journalist whose articles have appeared in ESPN The Magazine, SLAM, Sheridan Hoops, Sports Illustrated, Basketball Times and in newspapers nationwide. Ranking the Contenders: MacKenzie Mgbako - CatsIllustrated - Rivals.com Read more on bigredlouie.com. As it sits right now, Louisville holds the No. Follow me on Twitter at @joshua_tips. After cancelling a visit to Louisville, Andrew Slater reported Tuesday afternoon that. Blocks shots well for the position. Founder, Editor, and Creative Director | Born and raised in Louisville, Presley is a former student-athlete and graduate of Louisville Male and The University of Louisville. Tomorrow, Coach Pitino will visit with Mackenzie Mgbako @MackenzieMgbako #SJUBB pic.twitter.com/1uoSTeuU1Z. Five-star Mackenzie Mgbako visits Indiana ahead of final trip to Louisville Wendell Moore Update: Ready To Crack The Rotation? "Another team we have been hearing a little buzz on is an interesting one, and that is the North Carolina Tar Heels," Branham said. Bronny James, DJ Wagner, and Aaron Bradshaw will enter the NBA in 2024. Kansas basketball: Mackenzie Mgbako to visit one more school Mackenzie Mgbako is expected to arrive in . His articles have appeared in ESPN The Magazine, SLAM, Sheridan Hoops, Basketball Times and in newspapers nationwide.
The. The 6-foot-8 wing from Roselle (NJ) Catholic and the NJ Scholars Nike EYBL program is also slated to visit Kansas, Indiana and Louisville. I would like to guard 94 feet, but I dont know if I could do that just yet, so Id say [I guard starting at] the half-court. 7 by 247Sports, No. Possibly. The 6-foot-8, 185-pound forward recently requested a release from his NLI with Duke University, which caused a media storm to ensue following the breaking news. Also capable of impressive cross-court passes out of the post. NCAA Basketball: Analyzing 4 teams in play for 5-star Mackenzie Mgbako With a decision on the horizon, the 5-star small forward is down to four. Mgbako originally played at Gill St. Bernard'sGladstone, N.J., but he transferred to powerhouse Roselle Catholic for his senior year. Like after a loss to talk to your teammates and see how theyre feeling. Required fields are marked *. May 9, 2023 3:18 PM EDT LOUISVILLE, Ky. - In a bit of surprising turn of events, the Louisville men's basketball program is no longer in the running for elite Class of 2023 prospect Mackenzie. He ranks as high as the No. Mgbako chose Duke over Kentucky, Ohio State and Memphis on April 8, 2022. But there are also positive signs. 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Mackenzie Mgbako announced he would commit this afternoon at 5:00 PM CT. Will he decide to play for Kansas basketball? Partly because former Duke assistant Nolan Smith had already built a relationship there as a Duke assistant. The ties between Louisville and Mackenzie Mgbako were clear through Nolan Smith, but Cassidy brings out more ties between the two that may have been less clear. The 6-foot-8, 210-pound stretch forward is a consensus five star prospect amongst the four major recruiting services, and was recently tabbed as a McDonald's All-American. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Mackenzie Mgbako recruitment: North Carolina, Louisville garnering 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. The Cardinals went just 4-28 under first year head coach Kenny Payne, and roster management has been in full swing since the end of their season. Doesnt hesitate to use either hand at the rim, while contorting his body in the congested paint. And first-year St. John's head coach Rick Pitino, a Hall of Famer who guided Kentucky to a national championship in 1996 and led Louisville to the 2013 title*, also seems to be in the mix. There are conflicting reports surrounding Louisvilles recruiting target Mackenzie Mgbako. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This morning Head of Basketball Operations at Rivals.com, Rob Cassidy released an article ranking the four legitimate contenders to land recently available and highly-coveted five-star Mackenzie Mgbako. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. I can drive more aggressively, and my athleticism is coming with that, so being more aggressive on the boards, offensive and defensive. Fri Apr 28, 2023 Mackenzie Mgbako Trending Toward Louisville, Pro Route, or UNC, Analyst Says He lives in Manhattan with his wife and children. Report: Top-Ten '23 Prospect Mackenzie Mgbako to Visit Louisville The forward recently requested a release from his National Letter of Intent with Duke. Current NBA Status: Draft Eligible in . Minnesota fans have no real idea of what he could bring to that team, UNC not a primary option for former five-star Duke commit per analysis, The Vault On Dukes 2001 Comeback At Maryland, YouTube Gold: Michael Jordan vs. Len Bias. He is the author of two books and an award-winning journalist whose articles have appeared in ESPN The Magazine, SLAM, Sheridan Hoops, Sports Illustrated, Basketball Times and in newspapers nationwide. when the Lions won the Non-Public B state title, 4-star big man John Bol decommits from Florida, Virginia lands Class of 2024 guard Christian Bliss, Rutgers transfer Paul Mulcahy visiting Xavier, Notre Dame. There's a previous connection there with him being a former Duke assistant and part of the initial recruiting process for Mgbako. There are also extensive ties between Louisville and Mgbakos AAU team. In a retweet shared by Mgbako, he confirmed he would meet with former Louisville coach and current St. Johns head coach Rick Pitino Monday. He currently sits behind his two AAU teammates, DJ Wagner and Aaron Bradshaw, who are both University of Kentucky commits. Has been covering the Cardinals in various capacities since 2017, with a brief stop in Atlanta, Ga. on the Georgia Tech beat. Mackenzie Mgbako Down to Kansas, Indiana; Thoughts on Potential Landing By JEFF BORZELLO AND PAUL BIANCARDI. Branham says the Tar Heels also have a fighting chance to steal Mgbako away from their biggest rival. Good rebounder for the position. Carter Bryant is one of the top prospects in the Class of 2024, and he recently trimmed his list of schools down to Louisville and Arizona. The thought of Mgbako and Evans playing frontcourt minutes together should be tantalizing for a fan base desperate for something to cling to in the wake of a 4-28 season that was lightyears worse than anyone could have imagined. The mid-post has long been a staple of his individual offense, but now he's getting some easy points by moving without the ball more freely.". Mackenzie Mgbako is listed as the No. Now thought things are really looking up. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onLouisville Cardinals and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Copyright 2016 Zagsblog. John Calipari exploring veteran options to complement five-man recruiting class in 2023 Expect Louisville to make a push with North Carolina looming, as well. He graduated from Indiana University's Media School with a degree in journalism. Two things stick out about his answer: it appears he had a great relationship with Coach Wagner, whose father is conveniently on staff at the University of Louisville, and he calls himself a guard. Mackenzie Mgbako is listed as a power forward on 247Sports but interestingly calls himself a guard in this interview. Still, Mgbako's recruitment is taking shape. 7 player in the Class of 2023, according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings, as well as the No. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Flashes solid post-play: reverse pivots, fadeaways, and jump hooks. WAY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2ND GOLF SCRAMBLE. His visit with Indiana commenced yesterday. He canceled the visit to Louisville that he had this week and removed St. John's from his options. Mackenzie Mgbako praises Coach Wagner, signs NIL deal, more - Big Red Louie Kansas basketball made the final cut for Mackenzie Mgbako, one of the most highly touted recruits in the Class of 2023. Only Mike James, J.J. Traynor, Brandon Huntley-Hatfield and Emmanuel Okorafor are returning. Team USA and Team World recently played on April 8th and Mackenzie Mgbako suited up for Team World representing Nigeria. Louisville expected to be involved in recruiting 5-star Mackenzie Mgbako pic.twitter.com/BlVMMPh9KE, Five-star former @DukeMBB commit Mackenzie Mgbako will take visits to these 4 schools, per source, with @StJohnsBBall this weekend :St. JohnsKansasIndiana Louisville pic.twitter.com/FSwuQATQ1q. On Thursday, Adam Zagoria reported that Mgbako will visit four schools:Saint John's, Kansas, Indiana and Louisville. Gambling Problem? 3 player in the state of New Jersey. Can improve as a free throw shooter. Kentucky Fans On The ACC/SEC Challenge: Why Didnt We Get Duke? Transfer Rumors: Caleb Love and Zyon Pullins Search for New Teams, Louisville on the Radar? And his connections to the Louisville basketball program run deep through the ties on his AAU team. Despite tunnel vision at times, hes capable of making impressive passes off the dribble. Mackenzie Mgbako, the No. Its been an exciting weekend for the ex-Louisville head coach and current coach of the St. Johns Red Storm. But, according to Rivals Rob Cassidy, St. Johns and Memphis were expected to make a push. The mid-post has long been a staple of his individual offense, but now hes getting some easy points by moving without the ball more freely. The 2024 draft will be stacked with talent. 1 Louisville. The 68, 220-pound star from Gladstone, New Jersey recently asked for a release from his National Letter of Intent from Duke after star forward Kyle Filipowski decided to return to school. Recruiting was limited, to say the least. During his senior season atRoselle Catholic, Mgbako averaged 17.3 points, 9.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.6 blocks in 15 tracked games. Kansas basketball: Mackenzie Mgbako cancels Louisville visit, cuts list His previous finalists were Kentucky, Ohio St and Memphis. A veteran Ultimate Frisbee player, he has competed in numerous National and World Championships and, perhaps more importantly, his teams won the Westchester Summer League (WSL) championships in 2011 and 2013. He had a bit of a disappearing act at the McDonalds All-American game with no points but looked like a different player in Portland. Adam Zagoria is a Basketball Insider who covers basketball at all levels. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & resort (KS). On Tuesday, Gladstone (N.J.) Roselle Catholic forward and Duke signee MacKenzie Mgbako announced that he has requested a release from National Letter of Intent with the Blue Devils. Mackenzie Mgbako Player Profile, Indiana - RealGM Very quickly was Mgbako tied to the University of Louisville because of his previous relationship with Assistant Coach Nolan Smith. Period. In a retweet shared by Mgbako, he confirmed he would meet with former Louisville coach and current St. Johns head coach Rick Pitino Monday. So, he has some prior NIL experience and now can build on that with G Fuel.
The. The 6-foot-8 wing from Roselle (NJ) Catholic and the NJ Scholars Nike EYBL program is also slated to visit Kansas, Indiana and Louisville. I would like to guard 94 feet, but I dont know if I could do that just yet, so Id say [I guard starting at] the half-court. 7 by 247Sports, No. Possibly. The 6-foot-8, 185-pound forward recently requested a release from his NLI with Duke University, which caused a media storm to ensue following the breaking news. Also capable of impressive cross-court passes out of the post. NCAA Basketball: Analyzing 4 teams in play for 5-star Mackenzie Mgbako With a decision on the horizon, the 5-star small forward is down to four. Mgbako originally played at Gill St. Bernard'sGladstone, N.J., but he transferred to powerhouse Roselle Catholic for his senior year. Like after a loss to talk to your teammates and see how theyre feeling. Required fields are marked *. May 9, 2023 3:18 PM EDT LOUISVILLE, Ky. - In a bit of surprising turn of events, the Louisville men's basketball program is no longer in the running for elite Class of 2023 prospect Mackenzie. He ranks as high as the No. Mgbako chose Duke over Kentucky, Ohio State and Memphis on April 8, 2022. But there are also positive signs. 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Mackenzie Mgbako announced he would commit this afternoon at 5:00 PM CT. Will he decide to play for Kansas basketball? Partly because former Duke assistant Nolan Smith had already built a relationship there as a Duke assistant. The ties between Louisville and Mackenzie Mgbako were clear through Nolan Smith, but Cassidy brings out more ties between the two that may have been less clear. The 6-foot-8, 210-pound stretch forward is a consensus five star prospect amongst the four major recruiting services, and was recently tabbed as a McDonald's All-American. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Mackenzie Mgbako recruitment: North Carolina, Louisville garnering 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. The Cardinals went just 4-28 under first year head coach Kenny Payne, and roster management has been in full swing since the end of their season. Doesnt hesitate to use either hand at the rim, while contorting his body in the congested paint. And first-year St. John's head coach Rick Pitino, a Hall of Famer who guided Kentucky to a national championship in 1996 and led Louisville to the 2013 title*, also seems to be in the mix. There are conflicting reports surrounding Louisvilles recruiting target Mackenzie Mgbako. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This morning Head of Basketball Operations at Rivals.com, Rob Cassidy released an article ranking the four legitimate contenders to land recently available and highly-coveted five-star Mackenzie Mgbako. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. I can drive more aggressively, and my athleticism is coming with that, so being more aggressive on the boards, offensive and defensive. Fri Apr 28, 2023 Mackenzie Mgbako Trending Toward Louisville, Pro Route, or UNC, Analyst Says He lives in Manhattan with his wife and children. Report: Top-Ten '23 Prospect Mackenzie Mgbako to Visit Louisville The forward recently requested a release from his National Letter of Intent with Duke. Current NBA Status: Draft Eligible in . Minnesota fans have no real idea of what he could bring to that team, UNC not a primary option for former five-star Duke commit per analysis, The Vault On Dukes 2001 Comeback At Maryland, YouTube Gold: Michael Jordan vs. Len Bias. He is the author of two books and an award-winning journalist whose articles have appeared in ESPN The Magazine, SLAM, Sheridan Hoops, Sports Illustrated, Basketball Times and in newspapers nationwide. when the Lions won the Non-Public B state title, 4-star big man John Bol decommits from Florida, Virginia lands Class of 2024 guard Christian Bliss, Rutgers transfer Paul Mulcahy visiting Xavier, Notre Dame. There's a previous connection there with him being a former Duke assistant and part of the initial recruiting process for Mgbako. There are also extensive ties between Louisville and Mgbakos AAU team. In a retweet shared by Mgbako, he confirmed he would meet with former Louisville coach and current St. Johns head coach Rick Pitino Monday. He currently sits behind his two AAU teammates, DJ Wagner and Aaron Bradshaw, who are both University of Kentucky commits. Has been covering the Cardinals in various capacities since 2017, with a brief stop in Atlanta, Ga. on the Georgia Tech beat. Mackenzie Mgbako Down to Kansas, Indiana; Thoughts on Potential Landing By JEFF BORZELLO AND PAUL BIANCARDI. Branham says the Tar Heels also have a fighting chance to steal Mgbako away from their biggest rival. Good rebounder for the position. Carter Bryant is one of the top prospects in the Class of 2024, and he recently trimmed his list of schools down to Louisville and Arizona. The thought of Mgbako and Evans playing frontcourt minutes together should be tantalizing for a fan base desperate for something to cling to in the wake of a 4-28 season that was lightyears worse than anyone could have imagined. The mid-post has long been a staple of his individual offense, but now he's getting some easy points by moving without the ball more freely.". Mackenzie Mgbako is listed as the No. Now thought things are really looking up. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onLouisville Cardinals and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Copyright 2016 Zagsblog. John Calipari exploring veteran options to complement five-man recruiting class in 2023 Expect Louisville to make a push with North Carolina looming, as well. He graduated from Indiana University's Media School with a degree in journalism. Two things stick out about his answer: it appears he had a great relationship with Coach Wagner, whose father is conveniently on staff at the University of Louisville, and he calls himself a guard. Mackenzie Mgbako is listed as a power forward on 247Sports but interestingly calls himself a guard in this interview. Still, Mgbako's recruitment is taking shape. 7 player in the Class of 2023, according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings, as well as the No. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Flashes solid post-play: reverse pivots, fadeaways, and jump hooks. WAY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2ND GOLF SCRAMBLE. His visit with Indiana commenced yesterday. He canceled the visit to Louisville that he had this week and removed St. John's from his options. Mackenzie Mgbako praises Coach Wagner, signs NIL deal, more - Big Red Louie Kansas basketball made the final cut for Mackenzie Mgbako, one of the most highly touted recruits in the Class of 2023. Only Mike James, J.J. Traynor, Brandon Huntley-Hatfield and Emmanuel Okorafor are returning. Team USA and Team World recently played on April 8th and Mackenzie Mgbako suited up for Team World representing Nigeria. Louisville expected to be involved in recruiting 5-star Mackenzie Mgbako pic.twitter.com/BlVMMPh9KE, Five-star former @DukeMBB commit Mackenzie Mgbako will take visits to these 4 schools, per source, with @StJohnsBBall this weekend :St. JohnsKansasIndiana Louisville pic.twitter.com/FSwuQATQ1q. On Thursday, Adam Zagoria reported that Mgbako will visit four schools:Saint John's, Kansas, Indiana and Louisville. Gambling Problem? 3 player in the state of New Jersey. Can improve as a free throw shooter. Kentucky Fans On The ACC/SEC Challenge: Why Didnt We Get Duke? Transfer Rumors: Caleb Love and Zyon Pullins Search for New Teams, Louisville on the Radar? And his connections to the Louisville basketball program run deep through the ties on his AAU team. Despite tunnel vision at times, hes capable of making impressive passes off the dribble. Mackenzie Mgbako, the No. Its been an exciting weekend for the ex-Louisville head coach and current coach of the St. Johns Red Storm. But, according to Rivals Rob Cassidy, St. Johns and Memphis were expected to make a push. The mid-post has long been a staple of his individual offense, but now hes getting some easy points by moving without the ball more freely. The 2024 draft will be stacked with talent. 1 Louisville. The 68, 220-pound star from Gladstone, New Jersey recently asked for a release from his National Letter of Intent from Duke after star forward Kyle Filipowski decided to return to school. Recruiting was limited, to say the least. During his senior season atRoselle Catholic, Mgbako averaged 17.3 points, 9.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.6 blocks in 15 tracked games. Kansas basketball: Mackenzie Mgbako cancels Louisville visit, cuts list His previous finalists were Kentucky, Ohio St and Memphis. A veteran Ultimate Frisbee player, he has competed in numerous National and World Championships and, perhaps more importantly, his teams won the Westchester Summer League (WSL) championships in 2011 and 2013. He had a bit of a disappearing act at the McDonalds All-American game with no points but looked like a different player in Portland. Adam Zagoria is a Basketball Insider who covers basketball at all levels. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & resort (KS). On Tuesday, Gladstone (N.J.) Roselle Catholic forward and Duke signee MacKenzie Mgbako announced that he has requested a release from National Letter of Intent with the Blue Devils. Mackenzie Mgbako Player Profile, Indiana - RealGM Very quickly was Mgbako tied to the University of Louisville because of his previous relationship with Assistant Coach Nolan Smith. Period. In a retweet shared by Mgbako, he confirmed he would meet with former Louisville coach and current St. Johns head coach Rick Pitino Monday. So, he has some prior NIL experience and now can build on that with G Fuel.