Mackenzie Mgbako Blog: City of Palms, Recruitment, Christmas and More

Posted Dec 21, 2021
Mackenzie Mgbako is a top-5 recruit in the 2023 class with a who’s who of college suitors like Duke, Kentucky, Ohio State, Memphis, Michigan, and others in pursuit. Mgbako dominated the Nike EYBL this past summer and that dominance has carried over this high school season with Gill St. Bernard’s. "The goal this year is to win the state title!" (Sports Illustrated)

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