Mackenzie Buckner
Mackenzie Buckner
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Cedric Cobb | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Buckner has been one of the more intriguing prospects in the state all year, especially as the top unsigned senior. She’s a true inside-out threat who creates matchup problems every time out. She can score with her back to the basket, step out and face up, and has enough handle to create off the bounce. Her versatility and physical tools make her a tough cover, and she’s shown she can carry a load offensively when needed.
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Buckner showed why she is the top unsigned senior in the state. She impacted the game in every phase. Facilitating, scoring, defending—she did it all. What sets her apart is her ability to score at all three levels while also making others better. She played with a level of control and confidence that you expect from a high-level prospect.
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Read EvaluationCedric Cobb | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Mack continued to reinforce her status as the top unsigned senior in Arizona. Buckner’s versatility was on full display throughout the event, as she impacted the game on both ends of the floor. Offensively, she showed the ability to score at all three levels, knocking down perimeter shots while also operating effectively in the mid-range and around the basket. Her length, athleticism, and motor allowed her to affect the game defensively as well. Her recruitment should continue to draw significant attention as she performs at a high level.
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Read EvaluationCedric Cobb | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
The do-it-all senior forward continues to separate herself as the top unsigned senior in the state. Buckner showed her versatility by playing multiple positions throughout the game and impacting it on both ends. Despite clearly battling through an injury, she still finished with 16 points and 9 rebounds. Her toughness, feel for the game, and ability to adapt on the fly really stood out.
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Read EvaluationCedric Cobb | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Big game is what Buckner showed during the Nike summer session. Her all-around skill set is as good as anyone in the state. She often played a point forward like role and was very effective at it. Her recruitment is already taking off after her performance in Chicago.
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Read EvaluationCedric Cobb | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Buckner was the X Factor as she did a little bit of everything. She rebounded and at times took it coast to coast. She was under control and was hard to stop once she got going downhill. Her passing might have been what she did best as she hit cutting teammates with some nice passes.
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Read EvaluationCedric Cobb | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Buckner was looking like her old self as she had her versatile skill set on full display throughout the night. She handled the ball very well and even stepped out and hit multiple three-pointers. She also showed off some very good court vision as a passer when the double team came her way.
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