Mackenzie Mgbako commits to Indiana basketball team - ESPN

Top 10 senior Mackenzie Mgbako, who decommitted from Duke last month, announced Friday he will play for Indiana this season.

Mgbako chose the Hoosiers over Kansas. He also previously visited St. John's and considered Louisville before narrowing in on his final two schools.

He originally committed to Jon Scheyer and Duke in April 2022, but reopened his recruitment shortly after potential first-round pick Kyle Filipowski announced he planned to return to the Blue Devils.

«My decision will put me in a position to flourish and thrive,» Mgbako told ESPN. «The staff showed a lot of love and I trust them. They have a need for my game. It's a great fit. If I do my job, I will have the opportunity to start. I can bring scoring, rebounding and passing.»

Mgbako spoke with Carmelo Anthony, who played for Indiana coach Mike Woodson while with the New York Knicks. He said that Anthony told him, "[Woodson] is a genuine guy. But on the court, he will push you."

Mgbako's NLI opportunities in Bloomington was also a factor in his decision.

«It works hand-in-hand with the decision,» he said. «You get paid for what you love to do. Indiana has great NIL opportunities.»

A 6-foot-8 forward out of Roselle Catholic High (New Jersey), Mgbako is ranked No. 9 in the ESPN 100 for the 2023 class. He's considered one of the best offensive players in the country, averaging 16.5 points and 7.6 rebounds last spring and summer on the Nike EYBL circuit with the NJ Scholars.

Mgbako also stood out at the recent Nike Hoop Summit, finishing with 22 points and eight rebounds playing for the World Select team. He also was a McDonald's All-American selection.

Mgbako brings high-level shooting ability and is especially strong inside the arc with long 2-pointers and