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Thursday / April 18.
  • Class of 2023 forward Mackenzie Mgbako adding high-major offers

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    By ADAM ZAGORIA

    Mackenzie Mgbako, the 6-foot-8 forward from Gill St. Bernard’s, is adding a series of high-major offers this month.

    In the last week, Mgbako, 15, added offers from Seton Hall, Maryland and Auburn to previous offers from St. John’s, Rutgers and Bryant.

    “The kid has the whole package,” Gill coach Mergin Sina said. “He shoots the ball extremely well, handles the basketball at 6-8 with ease and has a great feel for the game. Once he gets a little stronger, look out!

    “He reminds me of a younger Kevin Durant. Upside through the roof!”

    Mgbako is one of four New Jersey players ranked in the Top 25 of the ESPN Class of 2023 rankings.

    Camden’s D.J. Wagner is No. 1, Roselle Catholic guard Simeon Welcher No. 8, Don Bosco Prep forward Akil Watson No. 11 and Mgbako No. 19.

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    Adam Zagoria is a Basketball Insider who covers basketball at all levels. A contributor to The New York Times and SportsNet New York (SNY), he is also the author of two books and is an award-winning journalist and filmmaker. His articles have appeared in ESPN The Magazine, SLAM, Sheridan Hoops, Basketball Times and in newspapers nationwide. He also won an Emmy award for his work on the SNY mini-documentary on Syracuse guard Tyus Battle. A veteran Ultimate Frisbee player, he has competed in numerous National and World Championships and, perhaps more importantly, his teams won the Westchester Summer League (WSL) championships in 2011 and 2013. He lives in Manhattan with his wife and children.

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