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Mackenzie Mgbako has withdrawn from the 2025 NBA Draft and will play for Texas A&M in the upcoming season. The talented forward previously showcased his skills at the NBA G League Elite Camp, earning an invitation to the NBA Combine. Texas A&M is undergoing significant roster changes, including multiple transfers and a new head coach, as they aim to enhance their performance in the NCAA tournament.
College Station, TX – Mackenzie Mgbako has officially withdrawn from the 2025 NBA Draft and will join the Texas A&M men’s basketball team for the upcoming season. The New Jersey native was projected to be a second-round pick in the draft but has opted to focus on his junior season at Texas A&M.
Mgbako made headlines during the NBA G League Elite Camp in Chicago, where he demonstrated his skills by leading the camp in scoring with an impressive total of 41 points and 11 rebounds over the course of 41 minutes. His performance led to an invitation to the NBA Combine, where he continued to impress by scoring 31 points and securing 16 rebounds in 43 minutes of play. Utilizing feedback from these experiences, Mgbako aims to further improve his game in preparation for the season ahead.
Throughout his two seasons at Indiana, Mgbako averaged 12.2 points and 4.3 rebounds in a total of 65 games. He was recognized as a top-10 high school recruit in 2023, also earning the distinction of a McDonald’s All-American.
This upcoming season will mark a significant transition for Texas A&M, as the program has seen major changes following the departure of former head coach Buzz Williams to Maryland. Bucky McMillan has taken over the head coaching position, bringing with him a successful record from his previous tenure at Samford, where he accumulated a 99-52 record, secured two Southern Conference Championships, and led his team to an NCAA Tournament appearance in 2023.
In addition to Mgbako, Texas A&M has welcomed several key transfers, including Pop Isaacs, who comes to the program from Creighton after initially committing to Houston. Isaacs had an impressive season at Texas Tech prior to his injury, where he averaged 16.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game. However, due to a hip injury, he only played eight games last season for Creighton, culminating in season-ending surgery in December.
The Aggies have also announced the addition of Rashaun Agee, a grad transfer from USC. Agee played in 34 games last season, contributing an average of over 9 points and 4.5 rebounds per game.
Overall, Mgbako and Isaacs are part of a substantial roster reconfiguration at Texas A&M, which has signed a total of ten transfers this offseason. Notably, the only returning player from last season is Chris McDermott, underscoring the significant changes within the team structure.
Mgbako has expressed a strong desire to help Texas A&M win games and advance deep into the NCAA tournament this season. The program currently ranks as the No. 20 team in the country for transfer additions this spring, according to 247 Sports, reflecting its ambitious objectives for the upcoming season.
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- 12th Man – McMillan Adds Isaacs
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- Saturday Down South – Texas A&M Guard Transfer
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- Athlon Sports – College Basketball Transfer Moves
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