Texas A&M F Mackenzie Mgbako expected to make his debut next week

Sunday afternoon was not what first-year head coach Bucky McMillan wished after Texas A&M (2-1) went on the street and obtained completely embarrassed after falling to Oklahoma State (2-0) 87-63 in one of many extra lopsided losses in purpose reminiscence, because the Aggies shot a dismal 32.3 from the sector, and 25.7 from past the arc, that are each season lows.

Whereas this efficiency is worrisome, it is too early within the season to know if this was merely a nasty recreation for a brand new roster stuffed with veteran transfers, and most significantly, Indiana switch ahead Mackenzie Mgbako has but to make his program debut, as the previous McDonald’s All-American continues to recuperate from his foot harm.

Nevertheless, in accordance with the ESPN broadcast, Mgbako reportedly expects to make his first look when the Aggies tackle UCF on Friday night time in Reed Area. Throughout his closing season with the Hoosiers, Mgbako averaged 12.2 factors per recreation, 4.6 rebounds, and shot 43.7% from the sector and 32.9% from 3-point vary, and is poised for a breakout season after impressing scouts throughout his NBA Draft Mix this summer season.

Texas A&M’s protection, which allowed the Cowboys to shoot practically 50% from the sector, will doubtless be a problem all through the season. Nonetheless, trusting McMillan’s veteran teaching employees, I do anticipate minor enhancements because the nonconference schedule rolls on.

This rotation wants Mgbako’s elite scoring talent set and measurement to seek out some consistency. If Sunday’s blowout loss was merely a fluke, the Aggies must show in opposition to UCF on Friday that the Indiana switch was merely the lacking piece.

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