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Dick Vitale names Texas A&M HC Buzz Williams his National Coach of the Week

College basketball legend Dick Vitale names Aggie HC Buzz Williams to his Weekly Stars

The legendary Dick Vitale has dropped his “Dicky V’s Weekly Stars,” and Texas A&M basketball head coach Buzz Williams was named National Coach of the Week after beating Purdue 70-66 for another top-25 win.

Buzz is one of the more unique coaches in college basketball who is well-read and extremely animated on the sidelines. He truly believes that developing his players as men is more important than just creating a good basketball team.

Because of this, he has a low transfer rate and tends to have teams that stay together for a long time. He also builds long-lasting relationships with his players and other coaches, who have helped him grow to where he is now. This season is a culmination of what Buzz has been trying to build here at Texas A&M, and the bright future is bright.

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Did Texas A&M basketball make a move in the AP Top 25 Poll after Week 6?

After a 70-66 victory over the Purdue Boilermakers in the Indy Classic A&M moves up five spots in the Top 25 poll

Texas A&M is on a roll and head coach Buzz Williams as they playing some of the best basketball we have seen in a few years. NCAA basketball is starting to take notice as A&M has its highest ranking since 2018 in the AP Top 25 poll.

Aggie basketball has only been getting better during their non-conference schedule and has a 9-2 record. It was mainly due to their top-ranked defense and ability to get to the free-throw line. In the Indy Classic against Purdue, they took another step forward with one of their better shooting games of the season in the 70-66 win.

Tennessee, Auburn, and Iowa State held on the top three spots with Marquette falling out of the top five down to No. 9. The Aggies are now on a five-game winning streak, and leaped five spots to No. 12 and are one of eight SEC teams in the Top 25

Below is the most recent AP Top 25 Poll after Week 6:

  1. Tennessee 10-0
  2. Auburn 9-1
  3. Iowa State 9-1
  4. Kentucky 10-1
  5. Duke 8-2
  6. Alabama 7-2
  7. Florida 10-0
  8. Kansas 8-2
  9. Marquette 9-2
  10. Oregon 10-1
  11. UConn 8-3
  12. Texas A&M 8-2
  13. Gonzaga 7-3
  14. Oklahoma 10-0
  15. Houston 6-3
  16. Purdue 8-3
  17. Ole Miss 9-1
  18. UCLA 9-1
  19. Cincinnati 8-1
  20. Michigan State 8-2
  21. Memphis 8-2
  22. Dayton 9-2
  23. San Diego State 7-2
  24. Michigan 8-2
  25. Clemson 9-2
Others receiving votes:

Mississippi St. 158, Arkansas 151, Missouri 120, Baylor 115, Illinois 70, Drake 52, St. John’s 50, Utah St. 48, Pittsburgh 28, Maryland 24, West Virginia 19, Wisconsin 18, Georgia 18, Oklahoma St. 16, Arizona St 14, Creighton 12, North Carolina 9, Penn St. 8, Indiana 7, Texas 3, St. Bonaventure 2.

Texas A&M will return home to face Houston Christian at Reed Arena on Dec. 20 at 1:00 p.m. CST. The game can be watched on ESPN+/SECN+.

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Where did Texas A&M basketball land in the US LBM Coaches poll after Week 6?

Where did Texas A&M basketball land in the US LBM Coaches poll after Week 6?

Texas A&M continues to stack wins and has won 9 of the last 10 games including several Quad 1/2 wins along the way.

Aggie basketball has only been getting better during their non-conference schedule and has a 9-2 record. It was mainly due to their top-ranked defense and ability to get to the free-throw line. In the Indy Classic against Purdue, they took another step forward with one of their better shooting games of the season in the 70-66 win.

Tennessee, Auburn, and Iowa State held on the top three spots with Marquette falling out of the top five down to No. 9. The Aggies are now on a five-game winning streak, and leaped seven spots to No. 11 and are one of eight SEC teams in the Top 25

Below is the most recent US LBM Coaches Top 25 Poll after Week 6:

Rank Team Record Points
1 Tennessee 10-0 765 (22)
2 Auburn 9-1 744 (9)
3 Iowa State 9-1 708
4 Kentucky 10-1 664
5 Duke 8-2 638
6 Florida 10-0 610
7 Alabama 8-2 601
8 Kansas 8-2 518
9 Marquette 9-2 496
10 Oregon 10-1 454
11 Texas A&M 9-2 368
12 Houston 6-3 363
13 UConn 8-3 337
14 Gonzaga 7-3 328
15 Oklahoma 10-0 308
16 Ole Miss 9-1 282
17 Purdue 8-3 264
18 UCLA 9-1 263
19 Michigan State 8-2 178
20 Cincinnati 8-1 146
21 Michigan 8-2 113
22 Memphis 8-2 111
23 San Diego State 7-2 110
24 Dayton 9-2 92
25 Mississippi State 9-1 92

 

Schools Dropped Out

No. 16 Clemson; No. 22 Wisconsin; No. 25 Baylor;

Others Receiving Votes

Clemson 87; Baylor 79; Illinois 50; St. John’s 48; Drake 44; Utah State 40; Arkansas 31; Maryland 29; Georgia 23; Wisconsin 22; Pittsburgh 21; Missouri 18; North Carolina 9; West Virginia 5; Creighton 5; Texas Tech 3; Penn State 2;

Texas A&M will return home to face Houston Christian at Reed Arena on Dec. 20 at 1:00 p.m. CST. The game can be watched on ESPN+/SECN+.

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SEC Basketball standings after Texas A&M’s 70-66 win over Purdue

Texas A&M’s win over Purdue sets the Aggies up for a challenging, but exciting SEC slate

Texas A&M (9-2) looks like one of the best teams in the country after the Aggies defeated No. 11 Purdue 70-66 in the Indy Classic on Saturday afternoon, but looking around the rest of the SEC, A&M will face weekly challenges right out of the gate.

In his sixth season, head coach Buzz Williams recognizes that achieving success in one of the most respected and challenging conferences in college basketball comes with its difficulties.

Most importantly, defense travels every game, and the Aggies look like one of the best units in the country thus far. On Saturday, the SEC dominated again, starting with A&M and ending with Alabama’s win over Creighton, a team the Aggies defeated on a neural court earlier in the year.

Outside of LSU’s loss to SMU, 15 conference teams won their respective game, capped off with Texas’s blowout 121-57 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

Here are the updated SEC Basketball standings ahead of the final week of nonconference play:

  1. No. 7 Alabama (8-2)
  2. Arkansas (9-2)
  3. Auburn (9-1)
  4. No. 9 Florida (10-0)
  5. Georgia (9-1)
  6. No. 5 Kentucky (10-1)
  7. LSU (8-2)
  8. No. 19 Ole Miss (9-1)
  9. No. 25 Mississippi State (9-1)
  10. Missouri (9-1)
  11. No. 13 Oklahoma (10-0)
  12. South Carolina (7-3)
  13. Tennessee (10-0)
  14. Texas (9-2)
  15. Texas A&M (9-2)
  16. Vanderbilt (9-1)

Note: These standings update the SEC’s cohesive win total before conference play begins in January.

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Texas A&M rises in the NET rankings after 70-66 win over Purdue

Texas A&M’s rise in the NET rankings is no surprise after the Aggie’s 70-66 win over Purdue

Texas A&M (9-2) is off to the best start of any season under head coach Buzz Williams, as the Aggies have reeled off five consecutive wins after defeating No. 11 Purdue 70-66 on Saturday afternoon.

Led by an elite defensive performance and impressive decision-making from star point guard Wade Taylor IV, this looks like A&M’s best roster under Williams, especially after witnessing the play of junior forward Pharrel Payne, who played his best game of the year after finishing with 16 points and nine rebounds in 24 minutes.

With the win, Texas A&M’s nonconference success has set the Aggies up well before entering SEC play, as the conference looks good from top to bottom. However, the road ahead is challenging as the Aggies look to end nonconference play with two final matchups against Houston Christian and Abilene Christian.

After the win, Texas A&M has risen six spots in the NET rankings to No. 26, including 2-1 Quad 1 and 3-1 Quad 2 win/loss records. Out of the stacked SEC, Texas A&M is the 9th-ranked conference team in the rankings.

Texas A&M will return home to face Houston Christian at Reed Arena on Dec. 20 at 1:00 p.m. CST. The game can be watched on ESPN+/SECN+.

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Everything HC Buzz Williams, Pharrel Payne and Zhuric Phelps said after 70-66 win over Purdue

Texas A&M head coach Williams, Phelps, and Payne had to say after 70-66 win over Purdue at the Indy Classic

Texas A&M head coach Buzz Williams intentionally scheduled his non-conference games, and after an early season stumble against UCF, the Aggies have won 9 of the next ten games.

No. 11 Purdue was the latest victory after a 70-66 win where the Aggies played smothering defense and shot the best they have all season long. A big key to the win was the efficiency of junior transfer Pharrel Payne, who went 6-6 for 16 points and pulled down nine rebounds. He discussed where he felt the team stepped in the right direction in this game.

“I would say communication is who we are we take a lot of pride in that I think defense is what we would say makes our team go so that’s a big thing for us.”

Buzz has caught some flack over the last few seasons as a team that hasn’t really put together a full year of constant play. However, they are off to a much better start this year and they have gotten much better at closing out games and their maturity is showing when they get in tough spots.

“I think our guys through the schedule we’ve played through their maturity through their experience. I think they’re beginning to have maybe a little bit of peace and being uncomfortable.”

Below, you can watch the entire post-game conference.

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Here are the best photos from No. 17 Texas A&M’s 70-66 win over No. 11 Purdue

View some best photos from Texas A&M’s 70-66 win over Purdue

Saturday morning’s Indy Classic was meant to be a neutral site game featuring No. 17 Texas A&M against No. 11 Purdue. However, it turned out otherwise. With Purdue located about an hour from Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the game was not just physical, but also hostile.

The Aggies were unfazed and shook off a sloppy first half where they committed several turnovers but still had a lead going into halftime. Out of the locker room, they seemed to have more intensity and were able to gain a sizeable lead that Purdue could not overcome with a final score of 70-66 for another Quad 1 win for A&M.

The Aggies are on a roll, having won five in a row. They started with a ranked Ohio State team, followed by wins over Creighton, Rutgers, Texas Tech, and now Purdue. When completely healthy, Texas A&M is a perfect 9-0 and could head into SEC play at 11-2 with a ton of momentum.

Below are some of the best photos from the game.

 

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Watch: Former Aggie star gives post game speech after Texas A&M’s win over Purdue

Current Indiana Pacer and former star Texas A&M guard Quenton Jackson stopped by the locker room after Texas A&M’s 70-66 win over Purdue

Texas A&M (9-2) has won five in a row after defeating No. 11 Purdue (8-3) in what should be considered a road game instead of a neutral-court matchup during Saturday’s Indy Classic.

Defeating the Boilermakers 70-66, A&M’s prolific defense never wilted. At the same time, the Aggies saw minor improvement from beyond the arc and enhanced play from junior big man Pharrel Payne, who finished with 16 points and nine rebounds in his best game with the program.

While A&M’s average offense can only improve heading into SEC play, if the defense continues to suffocate opponents and neutralize consistency from beyond the arc, the team can beat anyone on any given day.

The Aggies have won five consecutive games, and every victory has been against a major conference opponent, including Ohio State, Creighton, Rutgers, Wake Forest, Texas Tech, and now Purdue. If each team listed meets preseason expectations, we’re talking about four to five Quad 1 victories in nonconference play.

After the game, former Texas A&M star guard Quenton Jackson, currently on the Indiana Pacers’ 2024 roster, met the team in the locker room to congratulate the Aggies on the signature win. Here is Jackson’s post-game locker room speech:

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Instant reaction to Texas A&M basketball’s 70-66 win over Purdue

Texas A&M picks up another Quad 1 win over a tough Purdue team on the road

Texas A&M (9-2) came on strong in the second half to beat No. 11 Purdue (8-3) by 70-66 in the Indy Classic at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse

At times, the distinction between solid defense and careless basketball is subtle, evident in this game. The first half featured numerous turnovers, particularly by A&M, which tallied double-digit mistakes. This allowed Purdue to stay competitive, gaining momentum from beyond the arc with four crucial three-pointers and some quick fast-break scores.

Despite the turnovers, Texas A&M forward Pharrel Payne and guard Hayden Hefener made a few clutch baskets near the end of the half to tie the game. Then the Aggies do what they are known for, and Zhuric Phelps and Henry Coleman went 3-4 at the free-throw line to take a 38-35 lead into the locker room.

In the second half, Texas A&M transformed into a defensive powerhouse reminiscent of the 1985 Bears, putting Purdue on its heels. Every shot faced intense pressure, and A&M capitalized by sinking shots, igniting a 12-0 run that led them to a 62-52 advantage with under five minutes remaining. The Boilermakers rallied back to narrow the gap to six points, but it was too late for a comeback, allowing A&M to secure a 70-66 victory.

GAME NOTES:

  • Pharrel Payne went 6-6 for 16 point and 9 rebounds
  • The Aggies out rebounded Purdue 34-23
  • 44% FG / 40.9% 3PT / 70.8% FT

Texas A&M will return home to face Houston Christian at Reed Arena on Dec. 20 at 9:00 a.m. CST. The game can be watched on ESPN+/SECN+.

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Texas A&M Basketball vs Purdue: Channel, time, streaming info

Watch Texas A&M vs Purdue game today. Here’s how to watch, time, TV schedule, live streaming info, and game odds.

The No. 17 Texas A&M men’s basketball team (8-2) will travel to Indianapolis to face the No. 11 Purdue Boilermakers (8-2) at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday morning in the Indy Classic.

This game is crucial for both teams aiming to secure a non-conference Quad 1 victory to enhance their resumes. Texas A&M has been on a winning streak, despite shooting just above 40%. Their aggressive play often disrupts opponents, leading to poor shot choices. However, this defensive approach can also result in a number of open three-point attempts for their rivals.

Head coach Buzz Williams will have to be careful with how he wants to deal with a Purdue team that shoots a lot of three and shoots them well. They have shot over 200 from beyond the arc at almost 41%, close to the Aggies’ regular shooting. Either way, this is shaping up to be a classic matchup among two top 25 teams.

Below is all the information on how to follow the game.

What channel is Texas A&M vs Purdue game on today? Time, TV schedule

TV Channel: CBS

Start time: 11:00 a.m. CST

Texas A&M vs. Purdue will be broadcast and streamed on CBS in Week 6 of the 2024-25 NCAA basketball season. Rich Waltz (play-by-play), Bill Raftery and Jay Wright (color), and Jon Rothstein (reporter) will call the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Texas A&M vs Purdue predictions, picks, odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Tuesday, 12/12

Prediction: Texas A&M 72 – Purdue 71

Odds: Purdue by 2.5

O/U: 143.5

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