Former Indiana McDonald's All-American Forward Mackenzie Mgbako lands in SEC with Texas A&M

On Thursday night, former Indiana Hoosier forward Mackenzie Mgbako committed to the Texas A&M Aggies, where he’ll join first-year head coach Bucky McMillan in College Station according to On3 Sports’ Joe Tipton.

Mgbako confirmed back on March 23rd that he would transfer with the report coming with a post on his Instagram page.

"After careful consideration and thorough reflection of my time at Indiana University, I would like to express my profound gratitude for the past two years. Wearing the iconic red and white has been a truly remarkable experience, and Indiana will always remain a formative part of my journey," Mgbako said.

"Given recent changes in the coaching staff, I have decided in consultation with my family that testing the waters of the NBA is the best course of action. In choosing this path, I am able to retain my eligibility in the transfer portal while also keeping an eye on developments within the Indiana program," Mgbako continued.

Mgbako ended his statement with this "To my teammates, your camaraderie and dedication have made each and every day working together a rewarding experience. I consider you lifelong brothers. To Coach Woodson, I extend my sincere appreciation for the opportunity to play under your leadership and for the trust you placed in me. To the coaching staff, thank you for your unwavering support and commitment to my development, both on and off the court. With deep appreciation Thank you Indiana for everything!"

Mgbako was a five-star recruit out of Roselle Catholic High School in New Jersey. He decommitted from Duke and committed to Indiana in May 2023. Mgbako was also a 2023 McDonald’s All-American.

In 65 career games at Indiana the sophomore averaged 12.2 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game.

Mgbako has two seasons of eligibility remaining.