Tag: Andre Mills

Texas A&M officially signs two of its top 2024 basketball recruits

Texas A&M has officially signed its 2024 four-star recruits in point guard Andre Mills and forward George Turkson earlier this week.

Texas A&M’s flourishing basketball program under the watchful eye of fifth-year head coach Buzz Williams is off to a solid start during the 2023-2024 season, opening the year with a convincing 78-46 win over Texas A&M Commerce on Monday night.

While the roster is as deep as it has been under Williams this season, preparing for future departures, including senior guard Tyrece “Boots” Radford and senior forwards Henry Coleman and Julius Marble.

The good news? The program has officially signed its two 2024 recruits, as four-star guard Andre Mills and four-star forward George Turkson are sure to make an immediate impact as soon as they step on campus. After the pen hit the paper, Texas A&M Assistant coach Lyle Wolf had this to say about both players, who are unequivocally high-character young men with the talent to star in the SEC for years to come, starting with Andre Mills out of the Brimmer and May School in Chesnut (MA).

“Andre Mills is a home run addition to our roster. He’s a pass, dribble, and shoot SEC guard that brings a level of toughness that matches the personality of our program. Guided by his Brimmer and May School Coach, Tom Nelson, Andre knows the right way to play and competes at the highest level. From day one, Andre will add attributes to our organization that will keep Texas A&M at the top of the league. We are very thankful Andre will be joining us, and we’re excited to compete with him on our team.”

Turkson, hailing from the Bradford Christian Academy in Lowell (MA), committed the Aggies early last May. He has continued to ascend up the ranks due to his defensive prowess and dominance in rebounding.

“Our entire program is excited to add George Turkson to the family. Having learned the game under Coach Vin Pastore at Bradford Christian Academy, George knows how to impact winning on both sides of the basketball. Every single possession, George will bring an unmatched level of energy, toughness and physicality. In addition to his on-court contributions, George will be a great representation of the 12th Man. His high character and integrity, coupled with his competitive spirit, will bring a lot of success to College Station.”

Congratulations to both young men on taking steps towards their bright basketball future!

Texas A&M will take on Ohio State in Columbus (OH) on Friday, Nov. 10 at 6:00 p.m. CT. The game will air on Peacock.

Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes, and opinions. Follow Cameron on Twitter: @CameronOhnysty.

Texas A&M basketball boasts three top 150 commits in latest 247Sports rankings update

With 247Sports releasing a massive player rankings update, the Aggies boast three commits in the top 150 in Andre Mills, George Turkson, and Rob Dockery.

As the summer winds down and college basketball season draws near, it’s worth a pulse check on how Texas A&M basketball’s 2024 recruiting class is sizing up in the latest rankings.

On Wednesday morning, the 247Sports team released a significant update to their player rankings. Not only was the 2024 class given an update, but so were the 2025 and 2026 classes. Given that the Aggies currently do not have commits in the 2025 and 2026 cycles, this breakdown will focus solely on Texas A&M’s trio of commits in the 2024 class.

The great news is that all three A&M commitments in the 2024 class remain in the top 150 of the latest rankings update. As a refresher, guard Andre Mills, forward George Turkson, and forward Rob Dockery have all verbally committed to the Maroon and White.

Mills, who hails from Brimmer and May, holds the title of A&M’s highest-rated commit with a rating of 90, and he now sits as the No. 96 player nationally, according to 247Sports. Not far behind is his fellow AAU teammate in Turkson. The power forward out of Bradford Christian Academy has an 89 rating and is positioned as the No. 104 player nationally.

Dockery clocks in as the No. 110 prospect in the Top247 rankings. The 6-foot-7, 195-pound forward marks Texas A&M’s longest-tenured commit, having verbally committed to the Aggies since December 2022.

Head coach Buzz Williams and his staff are far from finished on the recruiting trail, but as always, it’s worth seeing how the Aggies fare against the competition. A&M currently boasts the No. 2 class in the SEC, trailing only Missouri.

Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes, and opinions. Follow Pete on Twitter: @PeteThreee.

Texas A&M basketball’s 2024 commits take major leap in top-150 rankings

Texas A&M basketball’s 2024 recruiting class took a major leap in 247Sports’ latest rankings update, with two commits now within the top 100.

The future of Texas A&M basketball was already promising, and Buzz Williams’ program just received a jolt of promising news regarding their recruiting endeavors.

The 2024 class received its latest update on Thursday, with a trio of Aggies commits making moves in the 247Sports rankings. As it currently stands, Buzz Williams and Texas A&M hold three commitments in the 2024 class from Andre Mills, George Turkson, and Rob Dockery.

The Maroon and White can now claim two commits within 247Sports’ top 100 rankings, thanks to a significant rise from Andre Mills. The Brimmer and May guard jumped 30 spots from No. 125 up to No. 93, which shouldn’t be surprising given the noise he’s been making through the AAU circuit.

In late April, Mills shined at the Adidas 3SSB Circuit Invitational, pouring in 20 points on 7-13 shooting from the floor while going 4-5 from deep.

His current AAU teammate and fellow future Aggie George Turkson also rose 10 spots in the latest 247 rankings and now sits at No. 103 overall. At 6-7 with a 205-pound frame, Turkson represents the future of A&M in the frontcourt as he’ll learn under the wing of Julius Marble and Henry Coleman III, who will be rising seniors by the time Turkson arrives in College Station.

Dockery dropped four spots to No. 85 in 247Sports’ latest rankings; however, he remains the Aggies’ highest-rated commit for the 2024 cycle.

Although the Aggies continue to get much-deserved respect in college basketball’s early top 25 rankings for the 2023-24 season, it hasn’t diverted attention from Buzz Williams’ tenacity on the recruiting trail. The best programs in the country are built on long-term, sustainable success, which means keeping an eye on the future.

A pair of Texas A&M 2024 commits leaping the rankings illustrates that the future of Aggies hoops is as bright as ever.

Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes, and opinions. Follow Pete on Twitter: @PeteThreee.

[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=7]

Aggie Hoops’ 2024 recruiting class is now ranked 11th in the country

Texas A&M’s 2024 recruiting class has risen to 11th in 247Sports Composite rankings after 4-star Forward George Turkson’s recent commitment

Ever since Texas A&M head basketball coach Buzz Williams returned to Aggieland for the first time in nearly a decade as a coach, his vision of turning around a program that had seen better days under every previous regime, but slowly dropped off the map in the final two seasons under previous head coach Billy Kennedy, would take some time, but get to its destination soon enough.

In four seasons with the program, Williams has accumulated a 76-47 record, and 36-28 in SEC play, while guiding the 2022-2023 squad to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since the 2017-2018 season last. One area of weakness that has kept the Aggies from truly reaching their full potential under Williams’ tutelage is recruiting, as multiple players from the 2020, 2021, and 2022 cycles have transferred from the program, while only signing one five-star recruit in guard Manny Obaseki.

However, All-SEC point guard Wade Taylor IV from the 2021 recruiting class has already cemented himself as one of the program’s greatest players. His excellent play on the court has led to one of the Texas A&M and Buzz Williams’s best classes to date, as the 2024 class is currently ranked 11th in the country by 247Sports Composite rankings.

After four-star power forward George Turkson out of Lowell, Massachusetts announced his commitment on Wednesday, he quickly joined fellow four-star forward Rob Dockery, and high-three-star guard Andre Mills (also from Massachusetts), who will likely receive a four-star designation by this time next year. All in all, this is by far the most talented class since the 2021 cycle, as all three prospects will have a chance to contribute as soon as the 2024 season, all possessing the skill sets and mental fortitude needed to excel with the Maroon and White.

Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes, and opinions. Follow Cameron on Twitter: @CameronOhnysty

[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=5]

[mm-video type=playlist id=01fvdd4pnb49trk727 player_id=01eqbvp13nn1gy6hd4 image=]

Texas A&M basketball commit Andre Mills shines at Adidas 3SSB Circuit Invitational

Texas A&M 2024 commit Andre Mills shined at the Adidas 3SSB Circuit over the weekend, dropping 20 points and going 4-for-5 from the three-point line in a preview of what’s to come.

The upcoming Texas A&M basketball season is still months away, but Aggies fans were treated to a brief preview of the future over in Bryan, TX.

The Adidas 3Stripes Select Basketball (3SSB) Circuit held its Chapter II invitational over the weekend from Friday, April 28 to Sunday, April 30. Some of the best collegiate prospects went head-to-head on the hardwood, including a future Aggie.

Shooting guard Andre Mills, a three-star prospect in the Class of 2024, was one of the many talented hoopers that partook in the Chapter II 3SSB Circuit. Mills committed to the Aggies back on April 10, joining small forward Rob Dockery as the A&M’s second commit in the 2024 class.

The Brimmer And May School product flashed his toughness, athleticism, and sweet shooting stroke over the weekend, which should have Aggies fans eagerly awaiting his arrival at College Station. Check out a brief highlight reel below:

Mills, who plays for the Mas Rivals 17U Boys team, poured in 20 points on 7-13 shooting from the floor while going 4-5 from deep. He went 2-4 from the charity stripe while hauling five rebounds (three on the offensive glass). Among all 3SSB 17U Boys basketball players, Mills finished sixth in scoring and fifth in three-pointers made.

Mills’ versatility and physicality when it comes to crashing the boards make him the perfect Buzz Williams prospect, so no one can question his fit with the Maroon and White. The facet of his game that should have Aggies fans even more ecstatic? His 80 percent shooting from beyond the arc, as Texas A&M is looking to make a big jump in that category for the future.

If this weekend’s performance was just a small preview of what’s to come then the Aggies basketball team is set up for an especially bright future in the years to come.

Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes, and opinions. Follow Pete on Twitter: @PeteThreee

[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=7]

[mm-video type=playlist id=01fvdd4pnb49trk727 player_id=01f5k5y2jb3twsvdg4 image=]

Reaction: Texas A&M basketball lands an impactful two-way guard in top-150 commit Andre Mills

What are the Aggies getting after top-150 guard Andre Mills announced his commitment to Texas A&M? An impactful, two-way guard that will make his presence felt on both ends of the court.

While the men’s college basketball offseason ensues with a plethora of transfer portal moves, Texas A&M made its mark with a key commitment from the Class of 2024. Shooting guard Andre Mills, a top-150 national prospect out of Brimmer and May School, announced his intention to officially join the Aggies.

While Buzz Williams may have put the country on notice with a miraculous turnaround last season, he and the A&M staff just made a splash in landing the No. 25 shooting guard in the Class of 2024.

Mills announced his decision on 247Sports’ YouTube channel with Adam Finkelstein, opting to join the Aggies over the remaining two finalists Iowa and Temple. Check out the special moment in real-time below:

At 6-4 and 185 lbs, Mills becomes the second prospect to commit to the Maroon and White, joining four-star small forward Rob Dockery who announced his decision back in December. He’s coming off a junior season where he was named to the 2022-2023 All-NEPSAC (New England Preparatory School Athletic Council) team for Class AA. The two-way guard was on the Aggies’ radar very early on, and given his length and skillset, it’s easy to see why he’ll be a seamless fit in College Station.

A&M’s 25-10 finish last season was not only highlighted by their ability to attack the basket but also by their tenacity on the defensive end. The Aggies limited their opponents to 66.5 PPG, which ranked 71st in the country. Once Mills gets minutes on the court, his length should make him a key contributor in keeping opposing defenses at bay and keeping that defensive rating secure.

Additionally, when thinking long-term, he should have a great chance to carve out a key role given the fact that Tyrece ‘Boots’ Radford has just one season of eligibility remaining, should he choose to return, while Wade Taylor IV and Manny Obaseki could very well depart as rising seniors by that time.

Once again congratulations to Andre on his commitment, and Gig ’em! We can’t wait to see you in Maroon and White!

Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes, and opinions. Follow Pete on Twitter: @PeteThreee

[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=7]

[mm-video type=playlist id=01fvdd4pnb49trk727 player_id=01f5k5y2jb3twsvdg4 image=]

2024 3-star guard Andre Mills commits to Texas A&M

Texas A&M has secured its second hoops commit in the 2024 class, as 3-star guard Andre Mills committed to the Aggies on Monday afternoon

Texas A&M and head coach Buzz Williams made a splash in recruiting on Monday afternoon, securing a commitment from Brimmer and May School shooting guard Andre Mills, ranked nationally among the 150 top players in the country.

Mills announced his decision on 247Sports’ YouTube channel with Adam Finkelstein, choosing between two other finalists Iowa, and Temple, ultimately going with the program that has been after him since the summer of 2021, taking an official visit to College Station on Sept. 16th of last year.

Mills will make the trek to Texas all the way from Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, where during his junior season at Brimmer and May was named to the All-NEPSAC (New England) team for Class AA, and began shooting up the recruiting rankings to his current standing as the 129th ranked player in the class, and 25th ranked shooting guard according to 247Sports.

Mills, standing at 6-4 and 185 lbs is officially the second commit in Buzz Williams 2024 recruiting class, joining four-star small forward Rob Dockery, who committed back in December. Congratulations, Andre, and Gig ’em!

Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes, and opinions. Follow Cameron on Twitter: @CameronOhnysty

[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=5]

[mm-video type=playlist id=01fvdd4pnb49trk727 player_id=01f5k5y2jb3twsvdg4 image=]

2024 3-Star SG Andre Mills will announce his commitment on 247Sports, Texas A&M among finalists

Shooting guard Andre Mills, a top-150 national prospect in the national class of 2024 will announce his commitment live on 247Sports, with the Aggies among the three finalists.

After coming off a 25-10 season that was spotlighted by a 2023 NCAA Tournament appearance, Texas A&M‘s Men’s Basketball has been a consensus pick to carry their momentum into next season and beyond. With Buzz Williams’ program clearly on an upward trajectory, it’s safe to say that future recruits are taking notice of what’s brewing in College Station.

Andre Mills, a 3-star shooting guard and top-150 national prospect in the Class of 2024, recently narrowed down his list of schools to Temple, Iowa, and last but not least, Texas A&M.

The combo guard out of Brimmer And May School is the No. 25 shooting guard in his recruiting class, and at 6-4 and 185 lbs, he would give Buzz Williams a nice dose of size and athleticism in his future backcourt. According to Adam Finkelstein, Director of Scouting at 247Sports, Mills will announce his commitment live on the 247Sports channel later today at 5:30 p.m. CT.

While no one has the ability to foresee the future, the scales have tipped toward the Aggies based on recent reports. The Maroon and White recently received two “Crystal ball” predictions to land the 3-star shooting guard.

Best of luck to Mills as he prepares to make his decision, and fingers crossed that his recruitment journey will finish in College Station!

Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes, and opinions. Follow Pete on Twitter: @PeteThreee

[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=7]

[mm-video type=playlist id=01fvdd4pnb49trk727 player_id=01f5k5y2jb3twsvdg4 image=]

2024 3-Star Guard Andre Mills receives two Crystal ball predictions to land with Texas A&M

Texas A&M could be bolstering their backcourt in the form of Andre Mills, as the Class of 2024 guard has received two crystal ball predictions to land with the Aggies.

The men’s college basketball season may be over, but for Buzz Williams’ Texas A&M program, there is already plenty of optimism when looking ahead to next season. Numerous outlets from ESPN to USA TODAY have high hopes for the Aggies next season on the hardwood, and that sentiment will surely have an impact on their future recruiting efforts.

Williams has already secured a commitment from 4-star small-forward Rob Dockery, giving the Aggies a promising athletic talent on the wing. Now could the Maroon and White be adding to their backcourt in the future?

According to the latest update, top 150 prospect Andre Mills has received two “Crystal balls” from Texas A&M insider and GigEm247 writer Andrew Hattersley, as well as Peegs.com writer and Indiana Contributor Trevor Andershock, predicting that he will land with the Aggies on his April 10 decision date.

Mills is reportedly deciding between the Aggies, Iowa, and Temple, but the Class of 2024 recruit’s visit to Texas A&M back on September 16 may have tilted the scales in their favor. If that didn’t do the trick, then perhaps the Aggies’ 25-10 (15-3 SEC) campaign, highlighted by an NCAA Tournament berth, has the Chestnut Hill native thinking the Maroon and White colors will look nice on him in the future.

Coming off last season’s success, it’s clear that Buzz Williams and this Aggies program have something promising brewing for the long haul. Here’s to hoping that Mills will be a part of the Aggies’ basketball future come April 10!

Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes, and opinions. Follow Pete on Twitter: @PeteThreee

[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=7]

[mm-video type=playlist id=01fvdd4pnb49trk727 player_id=01f5k5y2jb3twsvdg4 image=]