The outlook for prospects from Louisville, Kentucky and Indiana is brighter for next June than it was last week.
Rodney Rice knocked down a 3-pointer with seven seconds left to lift Maryland to a 79-78 win over Indiana on Sunday.
Oumar Ballo had 18 points, Malik Reneau and Bryson Tucker both scored 16 and Indiana breezed to an 82-67 victory over Minnesota in the Hoosiers' Big Ten Conference opener Monday night.
Mgbako scored seven straight Indiana points late in the first half to finish with 13 at the break.
Myles Rice scored 17 of his 23 points in the first half and No. 16 Indiana defeated South Carolina 87-71 on Saturday.
Mackenzie Mgbako scored 18 points, Oumar Ballo and Malik Reneau each had 17 and No. 17 Indiana defeated Eastern Illinois 90-55 on Sunday.
Kel'el Ware had 28 points, 12 rebounds and the go-ahead free throw to lead Indiana to a 65-64 victory over Michigan State on Sunday as the Hoosiers wrapped up the Big Ten regular season with their fourth consecutive win.
The toughest stretch in the Indiana schedule will continue with a pair road games. The Hoosiers visit Wisconsin Friday and then enjoy an eight-day break before the play at Illinois Jan. 27.
Indiana has won nine of the last 10 matchups with the Gophers, including seven straight.