Indiana five-star freshman Mackenzie Mgbako was once arrested in Bloomington, Indiana on Sunday morning, the Indianapolis Star reported. According to the police document, the previous blue-chip recruit and CBS Sports’ Preseason Big 10 Freshman of the Year was once arrested following an alleged altercation at a Taco Bell early Sunday morning.
Mgbako was once booked within the Monroe County prison on charges of legal trespass and resisting legislation enforcement. Both are Class A misdemeanors within the state of Indiana. According to The Star, managers knowledgeable responding law enforcement officials that Mgbako would now not go away the valuables after he was once refused drive-through provider for “cursing and being rude to employees.”Â
He posted bond early Sunday morning and was once launched from custody.Â
“IU Athletics is aware of the situation,” an athletic division spokesman instructed the IndyStar. “We will continue to gather facts, cooperate with and monitor the legal process, and take further action as the evolving situation warrants.”
Mgbako ranked because the No. 10 general prospect in keeping with 247Sports. He at the beginning dedicated to Duke earlier than flipping his dedication to Indiana in May. He was once one of the most gamers anticipated to fill the void left through stars Trayce Jackson-Davis and Jalen Hood-Schifino after they departed to the NBA this previous summer time.Â
Led through Jackson-Davis and Hood-Schifino, Indiana completed the 2022-23 season with a 23-12 file (12-8 Big Ten) and reached the Round of 32 within the NCAA Tournament earlier than falling to Miami to finish its season. Indiana opens up the 2023-24 season at house in opposition to Florida Gulf Coast on Nov. 7.