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Aggie Basketball’s Henry Coleman III and Jada Malone will represent Texas A&M at the SEC Basketball Leadership Council

Coleman and Malone will once again represent the Aggies at the SEC Basketball Leadership Council, which serves as a forum of discussion on the student-athlete experience.

Two Texas A&M basketball student-athletes received a distinguished honor late Thursday afternoon. Men’s basketball’s Henry Coleman III and Women’s Basketball’s Jada Malone were named as representatives at the SEC Basketball Leadership Council.

The Council is for student-athletes to serve as a catalyst for student-athletes to communicate from their teams to the SEC office on issues related to the student-athlete experience and wellness while also giving feedback on proposed rules about the SEC and the NCAA.

The agenda includes a conversation with SEC Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Katie O’Neal and a presentation from guest speaker Michael Haddix. The student-athletes will also be able to converse and engage with conference staff.

This year’s Council marks a return for both Coleman and Malone, who also represented Texas A&M last year. The council will once again meet at the SEC’s offices in Birmingham, Alabama.

The full Men’s and Women’s Basketball Leadership Councils are as follows:

2023-24 Men’s Basketball Leadership Council

  • Max Scharnowski, Alabama
  • Lawson Blake, Arkansas
  • Tre Donaldson, Auburn
  • Alex Klatsky, Florida
  • Noah Thomasson, Georgia
  • Grant Darbyshire, Kentucky
  • Will Baker, LSU
  • Brandon Murray, Ole Miss
  • Trey Jackson III, Mississippi State
  • Nick Honor, Missouri
  • Jacobi Wright, South Carolina
  • Jahmai Mashack, Tennessee
  • Henry Coleman III, Texas A&M
  • Colin Smith, Vanderbilt

2023-24 Women’s Basketball Leadership Council

  • Meg Newman, Alabama
  • Maryam Dauda, Arkansas
  • Audia Young, Auburn
  • Alberte Rimdal, Florida
  • De’Mauri Flournoy, Georgia
  • Nyah Leveretter, Kentucky
  • Izzy Besselman, LSU
  • Madison Scott, Ole Miss
  • Debreasha Powe, Mississippi State
  • Hayley Frank, Missouri
  • Bree Hall, South Carolina
  • Tamari Key, Tennessee
  • Jada Malone, Texas A&M
  • Jada Brown, Vanderbilt

The Aggie Men’s Basketball team will kick off the new season on Nov. 6 against Texas A&M-Commerce from Reed Arena. The Women’s Basketball team will start their season on Nov. 9 against A&M-Corpus Christi from Reed Arena.

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Texas A&M basketball lands in ESPN’s latest Way-Too-Early Top 25 projections

ESPN is predicting a strong year ahead for Texas A&M basketball as they landed in the latest Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings for the 2023-24 season.

It’s never too early to prepare for the coming college basketball season, and the worldwide leader in sports unveiled their early projections.

Texas A&M is coming off a 25-10 season (15-3 SEC) in which they appeared in the SEC title game for consecutive years and reached the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2018. That level of success has the media forecasting a strong season ahead for the Maroon and White.

The Aggies landed at No. 19 in ESPN’s latest Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings. The plethora of returning talent has them equipped to pick up where they left off at the close of last season:

Will the Aggies pick up where they left off in the second half of 2022-23, when they won 19 of 22 games before falling in the SEC championship game and the first round of the NCAA tournament? Having Wade Taylor IV back to run the show is a huge plus, while Buzz Williams also has three other returning starters after Tyrece Radford decided to come back. Dexter Dennis is the lone starter leaving, but transfers Jace Carter (UIC) and Eli Lawrence (Middle Tennessee) will help replace him.

After putting together a resounding turnaround campaign last year, it will be a different story in 2023. Texas A&M is no longer under the radar, rather, they are expected to reach new heights with one of the more well-rounded rosters in the country. Wade Taylor IV and the returning Tyrece Radford headline a group that leads the SEC in returning production next season.

To put it bluntly, reaching the SEC title game or merely appearing in the NCAA Tournament are no longer applicable barometers of success. It’s time for the Aggies to win the conference and make a deep run in the month of March. Don’t believe us? Well, head coach Buzz Williams sang the same tune earlier in the offseason.

The Maroon and White did well in the transfer portal with the additions of Jace Carter, Eli Lawrence, and Wildens Leveque. Carter and Lawrence should serve as apt replacements for Dexter Dennis, while Leveque has an opportunity to help mentor a promising frontcourt led by Solomon Washington and Henry Coleman III. All in all, there’s no reason to doubt why Texas A&M can’t be a true contender when it’s all said and done this year.

The Aggies will kick off their 2023-24 campaign against Texas A&M-Commerce on Monday, Nov. 6, from Reed Arena.

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Texas A&M Basketball leads the SEC in returning scoring production ahead of the 2023-2024 CBB season

Texas A&M Basketball is the leader in returning scoring production ahead of the 2023-2024 college basketball season.

As the 2023 Texas A&M Football season is nearly a month away, remember that the Aggies 2023-2024 men’s basketball season is set to start on Nov. 6 against Texas A&M-Commerce in Reed Arena and that this may be the best team Head Coach Buzz Williams will lead in his fifth season with the program.

Coming off of their 25-10 (15-3 SEC) campaign, which included their second consecutive trip to the SEC Tournament Title Game, leading to their first appearance in the NCAA Tournament since the 2017 season, sadly resulting in a loss to Penn State in the First Round, significant strides were made last season despite the abrupt postseason exit.

Amid a successful offseason so far, Texas A&M will return four out of five starters, and according to CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein, the Aggies lead the SEC in returning scoring percentage at 88.4%. Directed by the dynamic backcourt of All-SEC guard Wade Taylor IV and steadfast senior guard Tyrece “Boots” Radford, combined with borderline elite starting frontcourt led by Henry Coleman III and Julius Marble, bringing more experience than nearly every other team in the conference.

Needing to add more depth and a potential replacement for Dexter Dennis, Williams and his staff utilized the transfer portal, adding guards Jace Carter and Eli Lawrence, with their most recent addition coming in the form of center Wildens Leveque, representing the final piece of the puzzle in the frontcourt behind Coleman, Marble, and Andersson Garcia.

Back in late June, A&M’s high expectations for next season were mirrored in CBS Sports’ most recent preseason college basketball rankings, placing Texas A&M at No. 15 in the country.

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Texas A&M’s Henry Coleman III will represent the Aggies in the SEC Spring Meetings

On Thursday, it was announced that Texas A&M senior forward Henry Coleman III will represent the Aggies in the SEC Spring Meetings starting on May 30

Henry Coleman III, embarking on his final senior season with the Texas A&M Basketball program, isn’t just known for his exceptional play on the court. Still, his leadership outside the game has already made him one of the most respected student-athletes on campus and in the country.

With a potential future in politics, something Coleman III pondered on occasion, and it was announced that he would unsurprisingly represent the Aggies as one of four South Eastern Conference representatives during the SEC Spring Meetings, starting on Tuesday, May 30. Coleman III will join Kentucky’s Eli Cox (Football), Missouri’s Jude Dierker (Men’s Swimming & Diving), and Tennessee’s Tamari Key (Women’s Basketball).

In a release from Texas A&M Athletics, Henry Coleman III’s selection was a no-brainer if we’re basing it on his resume alone.

Coleman III, a senior from Richmond, Va., is deeply involved in a variety of off-the-court endeavors. Recently, Coleman III was announced as serving in a leadership role for the student-athlete-led initiative – F.A.C.E. Mental Health. The mission of F.A.C.E. (Fostering Athletes’ Continued Excellence) Mental Health is to generate awareness, develop a sense of community, provide education, and advocate for the variety of mental health concerns and challenges student-athletes experience. Additionally, Coleman III represents Texas A&M as the chair of the SEC Basketball Leadership Council. The council serves as a conduit of communication from student-athletes to the conference office on issues related to student-athlete experience.

Coleman III will serve as the SEC Men’s Basketball Leadership Council Chair, and there’s no doubt that he’ll provide the necessary input while fairly representing every student-athlete in the conference. Congratulations, Henry! Gig ‘Em,

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Where did the Aggies land in ESPN’s Way-Too-Early Top 25 men’s college basketball rankings?

After the 2023 NCAA Tournament ended on Monday night, ESPN predicted their Top 25 for next season, and the Aggies made the cut.

Texas A&M’s 2023 college basketball season ended on a low note after falling to Penn State in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament, but after ending the campaign with a 25-10 record, 15-3 mark in conference play, and a second consecutive appearance in the SEC Title Game, buy as much Maroon and White stock as you can ahead of head coach Buzz Williams’ fifth season with the program.

Even better news, only one starter (Dexter Dennis) is set to depart while four starters are expected to return including the frontcourt duo of Henry Coleman and Julius Marble, while the backcourt led by All-SEC guard Wade Taylor IV hopes to run it back with his counterpart Tyrece “Boots” Radford, who is still in the process of making his decision.

Combined with a solid bench led by forwards Solomon Washington and Andersson Garcia, The Aggies hope to add a couple of pieces through the transfer portal to compete at the highest level next season, leading to their inclusion in ESPN’s “Way-Too-Early” Top 25 rankings, where the Aggies unsurprisingly landed at No. 17. Authored by ESPN writer Jeff Borzello, here is what he had to say about Texas A&M’s potential roster makeup going into next season:

Buzz Williams’ team won 19 of 22 games before losing in the SEC championship game and then in the first round of the NCAA tournament. And he’s expected to bring back several key pieces from that group. The most important is Wade Taylor IV, one of the best point guards in the country. Henry Coleman and Julius Marble should form a very solid frontcourt tandem, and several role players are also expected back.

While the defending National Champion UConn Huskies look to repeat with yet another stacked roster, the Aggies should have a starting unit good enough for a Top 10 placement in the rankings, but this is just the beginning of what should be a very eventful offseason for the Maroon and White ahead of the 2023 campaign. Oh, and the Texas Longhorns clocked in a spot lower at No. 18, so there’s that. Gig ’em.

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PHOTOS: Texas A&M defeats Vanderbilt 87-75 in the SEC Semifinals

Here are the best images from Texas A&M’s 87-75 SEC Semifinal victory over the Vanderbilt Commodores on Saturday afternoon

Texas A&M (25-8, 15-3 SEC) is headed back to their second straight SEC Championship game after defeating the Vanderbilt Commodores 87-75 in the Semifinals on Saturday afternoon.

Texas A&M led by a whopping 24 points at halftime, shooting over 70% from the field at one point in a game where the Aggies did not trail for a single minute, and even though the Commodores waged a substantial comeback to outscore A&M 50-38 in the second half, sophomore guard Wade Taylor IV’s 19 second half points sealed the victory to face the 1-seed Alabama Crimson Tide in what should be a highly entertaining rematch.

Wade Taylor led the game with 25 points, including 4-7 from three, while Julius Marble (13 points) and Tyrece “Boots” Radford (16 points) provided enough offense to curb any late Vanderbilt run. Statistically, the Aggies shot an incredible 59.6% from the field, 52% from 3-point, and 60% from the charity stripe, and recorded 30 rebounds and 20 assists on the day.

After Alabama defeated Missouri in the earlier matchup, the Aggies will look to stay undefeated against the Crimson Tide, winning their memorable season finale 67-61 on March 4. After the game, USA TODAY Sports provided some of the best images from the matchup, so please, enjoy the huge win all over again through our photo gallery!

SEC Post Game Press Conference: Buzz Williams, Henry Coleman III, Wade Taylor IV

Hear what Head coach Buzz Williams, Henry Coleman III, and Wade Taylor IV had to say after the Aggies defeated Arkansas 67-61 in the SEC Quarterfinals

The 18th-ranked Texas A&M Aggies (24-8, 15-3 SEC) pulled off one of the biggest comebacks in SEC Tournament history on Friday night, coming back from a 13-point deficit against the Arkansas Razorbacks (20-10, 8-10 SEC) to defeat the Hogs 67-61 for the second time this season.

The Aggies outscored the Razorbacks 42-23 in the second half and were of course led by star guard Wade Taylor IV with 18 points to lead all scorers, which included a 6-6 showing from the free throw line. Henry Coleman III was a huge part of the team’s second-half run, recording a 16-point, 11-rebound double-double, while both Tyrece Radford and Dexter Dennis netted 11 points each in yet another complete team effort from the maroon and white. Ranking third in the country in free throw rate at 25.4 attempts per game, the Aggies hit 18 of their 24 (75%) attempts from the stripe, putting the game away as their offense stalled late in the second half.

The Aggies will now face the red-hot Vanderbilt Commodores on Saturday afternoon in the semifinal matchup of the SEC Tournament, which will air at 2:00 p.m. CT on ESPN. After the game, Head coach Buzz Williams, Henry Coleman III, and Wade Taylor IV spoke to the media to discuss the win, as their quick turnaround to face the Commodores will be quite the challenge, to say the least. Here is what all three had to say after the victory.

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Henry Coleman III selected to the 2023 SEC Community Service Team

Colemen III gets named for 2023 SEC service team

Good guys don’t always finish last, and they should be given their flowers when warranted. Aggies past, present, and future should be appreciative when someone with the quality of character Henry Coleman possesses chooses to represent the University.

On Thursday, the 2023 Men’s Basketball Community Service Team was announced by the conference, and Aggies junior forward Henry Coleman III was included on the list. Aggies guard McKinzie Green was announced to the women’s team last week.

The SEC recognizes the effort he puts in off the court by giving back and serving as an ambassador for students through his leadership roles. He currently serves as vice-chair of the SEC Basketball Leadership Council which acts as a direct line from the student-athletes to the conference office. Coleman also recently joined the leadership team of F.A.C.E at Texas A&M University. The mission of F.A.C.E. (Fostering Athletes’ Continued Excellence) Mental Health is to generate awareness, develop a sense of community, provide education, and advocate for the variety of mental health concerns and challenges student-athletes experience.

Coleman is a role model for any young athlete looking to make an impact socially while also excelling athletically. He is an ideal representative for not only Aggie Basketball, but for Texas A&M as a whole.

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Henry Coleman III And Dexter Dennis’ Pre Game Press Conference ahead of Texas A&M’s home matchup vs. Tennessee

Hear what Henry Coleman III and Dexter Dennis had to say ahead of Texas A&M’s Top 25 home matchup vs. Tennessee.

The 25th-ranked Texas A&M Aggies (20-7, 12-2 SEC) are just one sleep away from their biggest matchup of the season thus far, as the 11th-ranked Tennesee Volunteers (20-7, 9-5 SEC) visit Reed Arena on Tuesday night in the battle for seeding in the SEC, and NCAA Tournament next month.

After going 2-0 last week with victories over Arkansas (62-56) and Missouri (69-60), sophomore guard Wade Taylor IV, who averaged 19.5 ppg between both contests, was named SEC Player of the Week, while the Aggies received their No. 25 ranking in both the AP and USA TODAY polls on Monday as well. Sitting second in the SEC with a three-game lead on both Kentucky and Tennesee, chasing the 13-1 Alabama Crimson Tide for their first conference title since sharing the achievement with Kentucky during the 2015-16 season.

Henry Coleman III and Dexter Dennis sat down with the local media ahead of the game to discuss the Top 25 showdown vs. Tennessee, among other topics. Here’s what Coleman and Dennis had to say ahead of Tuesday night’s game.

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