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Texas A&M HC Buzz Williams hopes a tough non-conference schedule pays dividends

The Aggies’ tough non-conference schedule will keep them in the front of the selection committee at the end of the season

After ten games, we have a baseline for the 2024 Texas A&M basketball team. They are an aggressive team on offense and defense looking to score around the rim and rack up fouls in their favor. When they can’t get to the rim, they settle for jump shots where they are currently shooting below 40% for the season.

So far, the formula is working, with the Aggies holding an 8-2 record after beating Texas Tech on the road. Coach Buzz Williams has made comments in the past about the selection committee, but over the last few seasons, instead of complaining, he has scheduled tough non-conference games.

“When it all unfolds, I feel really good about how many Quad I and Quad II games we’ll have on our resume. Playing five neutral sites in two and a half weeks might be going overboard, but I hope that math will work for us.”

That math is working early, and the Aggies a riding a four-game winning streak with a Quad 1 win, two Quad 2 wins, and a Quad 3 win that might bump to a Quad 2 win later in the year. But we know it’s a long season, and the hope is that the teams played early in the year get better, bumping them up to Quad 1/2 games when it’s all said and done.

Texas A&M will travel to Indiana to face No. 6 Purdue on Saturday, Dec. 14, for an early 11:00 a.m. CT tip-off. The game will air on CBS.

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Did Texas A&M basketball make a move in the AP Top 25 Poll after Week 5?

A 2-0 week gives the Texas A&M basketball team a small jump in the AP poll

Texas A&M is playing a tough non-conference and keeps coming out on top with an 8-2 record riding a 4-game winning streak.

After placing fifth in the Players Era Festival Tournament and picking up two more Quad 1/2 wins they picked up two more quality wins. They defeated Wake Forest 57-54 for a Quad 3/4 win and ground out a victory against Texas Tech for a Quad 1 win. The Aggies are only going to get better and if they push their shooting percentage over 42%, the sky is the limit for this team.

Kansas fell out of the No. 1 spot with a loss to Missouri and squeaked by Gonzaga, landing in the No. 10. Clemson made the biggest jump going up 29 spots from unranked to No. 16. The Aggies’ 2-0 week also gave them a bounce moving up six spots to No. 18 in the rankings.

Below is the most recent AP Top 25 Poll after Week 5:

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

Baylor 150, Arizona St 143, Memphis 123, Missouri 119, Penn St. 90, Arkansas 89, Drake 67, Pittsburgh 62, Utah St. 57, Illinois 47, St. John’s 43, Maryland 39, Dayton 38, Creighton 32, Indiana 30, West Virginia 30, North Carolina 24, Georgia 21, Saint Mary’s 20, Texas 8, Rhode Island 3, Loyola Chicago 1.

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2025 4-star combo guard out of Rancho Cucamonga (CA) commits to Texas A&M

Texas A&M basketball has signed its third commitment in the 2025 class

Texas A&M’s 2024 basketball season is off to a great start, as the Aggies are 8-2 with plenty of momentum heading into Saturday’s early road test vs No. 6 Purdue. Head coach Buzz Williams is also busy on the recruiting trail, as the program has landed its third commitment in the 2025 cycle.

On Monday, it was announced that four-star combo guard Aaron Glass, out of Rancho Cucamonga, California, has signed with Texas A&M after visiting the Aggies in late November. On film, Glass is a quick-footed athlete who’s smooth on the run and slick in the lane, while his perimeter shooting has improved year after year.

Over the past five seasons, Buzz Williams has relied on returning veterans and the transfer portal to fill out his roster, as this is the first season that the veteran head coach has seen consistent success on the recruiting trail. Glass joins four-star forward Jasir Rencher and four-star guard Jeremiah Green in the 2025 cycle.

According to Rivals, Glass’s commitment gives the Aggies the 19th-ranked basketball recruiting class in the 2025 rankings.

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Where did Texas A&M basketball land in the US LBM Coaches poll after Week 5?

Where did Texas A&M basketball land in the US LBM Coaches poll after Week 5?

Texas A&M is playing a tough non-conference and keeps coming out on top with an 8-2 record, riding a 4-game winning streak.

After finishing fifth in the Players Era Festival Tournament and securing two more Quad 1/2 wins, they added two more quality victories.

The Aggies defeated Wake Forest 57-54 for a Quad 3/4 win and secured a hard-fought victory against Texas Tech for a Quad 1 win. Texas A&M will only improve, and if they elevate their shooting percentage above 42%, the sky’s the limit for this team.

Kansas fell out of the No. 1 spot after losing to Missouri, while No. 10. Clemson made the most significant jump, going up 29 places from unranked to No. 16. The Aggies’ 2-0 week also gave them a bounce, moving up six spots to No. 18 in the rankings.

Below is the most recent US LBM Coaches Top 25 Poll after Week 5:

Rank Team Record Points
1 Tennessee 8-0 745 (25)
2 Auburn 8-1 709 (5)
3 Iowa State 7-1 673
4 Marquette 9-1 633
5 Kentucky 8-1 630
6 Duke 7-2 613
7 Florida 9-0 530
8 Alabama 7-2 525
9 Gonzaga 7-2 462
10 Kansas 7-2 449
11 Purdue 8-2 424
12 Oregon 9-1 377
13 Houston 5-3 304
14 Michigan 8-1 258
15 Ole Miss 8-1 249
16 Clemson 9-1 237
17 Oklahoma 9-0 233
18 Texas A&M 8-2 194
19 Michigan State 8-2 166
20 UConn 7-3 152
21 UCLA 8-1 137
22 Wisconsin 8-2 129
23 Cincinnati 7-1 124
24 San Diego State 6-2 105
25 Baylor 5-3 99

Schools Dropped Out

No. 15 Memphis; No. 17 Illinois; No. 19 Pittsburgh; No. 22 North Carolina;

Others Receiving Votes

Mississippi State 93; Illinois 72; St. John’s 51; Pittsburgh 50; Arizona State 45; Maryland 42; Memphis 39; Drake 35; Utah State 32; Penn State 30; Saint Mary’s 28; Missouri 21; Creighton 20; Georgia 18; West Virginia 11; Arkansas 10; UC Irvine 5; Texas 5; Dayton 4; Texas Tech 2; North Carolina 2; Loyola Chicago 2; LSU 1;

Texas A&M will travel to Indiana to face No. 6 Purdue on Saturday, Dec. 14, for an early 11:00 a.m. CT tip-off. The game will air on CBS.

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No. 22 Texas A&M defeats Texas Tech in the US LBM Coaches Coast-Coast Challenge

Wade Taylor’s 19 points combined with the Aggies’ impressive second half defense led to the 72-68 victory over Texas Tech

Texas A&M (8-2) and coach Buzz Williams have quietly been racking up nonconference wins since the start of last month, as the Aggies earned another potential Quad 1 victory over former Big 12 rival Texas Tech in the US LBM Coaches Coast-Coast Challenge on Sunday afternoon.

While A&M’s 8-2 record is impressive, the Aggies have earned valuable wins over Ohio State, Creighton, Rutgers, Wake Forest, and a one-loss Texas Tech team that will be a threat in the Big 12 this season.

Behind star point guard Wade Taylor IV’s early scoring, A&M’s defense settled in, holding several double-digit leads before the Red Raiders went on their own scoring binge from beyond the arc, as guard Chance McMillian (23 points) and Kevin Overton (17 points) combined for nine of Texas Tech’s 3-pointers.

Holding a thin 34-31 halftime lead, both teams experienced scoring droughts in the second half. At the same time, Texas Tech finally regained the lead with over eight minutes remaining before Texas A&M forward Henry Coleman III combined with senior guard Zhuric Phelps’ clutch three to take back the Aggie lead.

Texas Tech made things interesting late with four consecutive 3-pointers, but thanks to timely fouls and Wade Taylor and forward Solomon Washinton’s clutch performance at the free-throw line, Texas A&M sealed the impressive 72-67 win.

Notable Stats: Texas A&M finished 13-18 from the charity stripe, hitting nine threes despite holding a narrow 37-35 rebounding advantage. The Aggies are now on a four-game winning streak.

In one of the best shooting games of his Aggie career, Jace Carter finished 5-6 from the floor and 3-4 from beyond the arc for 16 points, while Wade Taylor (19 points) and Zhuric Phelps (12 points) were the other double-digit scorers.

Texas A&M will travel to Indiana to face No. 6 Purdue on Saturday, Dec. 14, for an early 11:00 a.m. CT tip-off. The game will air on CBS.

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Here are the best photos from Texas A&M’s 57-44 win over Wake Forest

View some best photos from Texas A&M’s 55-44 win over Wake Forest

Texas A&M’s defense was on full display in the second half of the game against Wake Forest. It was so dominant that even the announcers blamed the turnovers that A&M committed in the first half for Wake Forest’s inability to find an offensive footing.

While the Aggies once again shot below 40%, they held the Deacon Demons to 18 points in the second half, leaving them scrambling on offense. The A&M big men have stepped up the past few games as guards Zhuric Phelps and Manny Obaseki have struggled to score. Henry Coleman III is off to his best start since his freshman year with 11.1 points and 6.4 rebounds through the first nine games

All of the pieces are there for A&M, and the proof is that they can have objectively bad shooting while still winning games against quality teams. The Wake Forest win can be a good Quad 1 win in the future when the selection committee starts flexing its power.

Below are some of the best photos from the game.

 

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Everything Coach Buzz Williams had to say after 57-44 win over Wake Forest

Here’s everything head coach Buzz Williams had to say ahead of Texas A&M basketball’s home win over Wake Forest

Texas A&M gets another quality win over a game Wake Forest team. After a first half marred with turnovers, the Aggies cleaned up their game and found a way to come out victorious at Reed Arena.

The hallmark of the Aggie team is their defense and intensity throughout the game. Although their scoring has seen better days, even while shooting around 40%, they are winning quality games. On top of playing lights-out defense, they are grabbing many rebounds and getting to the free-throw line. Their experience and aggressiveness have played a major role in Tuesday’s win

“We had to have a lot of endurance just to hang around. We only fouled them six percent of the time. That’s the lowest number we’ve ever had. We were getting stops without fouling.”

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

Texas A&M will go on the road to Fort Worth, TX to face Texas Tech at Dickies Arena at 2:00 pm CST on Dec. 8. The game can be watched on ESPN2.

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Instant reaction to Texas A&M basketball’s 57-44 win over Wake Forest

Texas A&M pulls away late to move to 7-2 on the season after beating Wake Forest at Reed Arena

Texas A&M (7-2) came on strong in the second half to beat Wake Forest (7-3) in the SEC/ACC Challenge at Reed Arena.

The best way to describe this game is “out of sync.” Neither team performed well in the first half, with the Aggies committing an unacceptable 14 turnovers. Wake Forest struggled to execute their offensive plays, resulting in a shooting percentage of less than 30%. Fortunately for Texas A&M, their strong defense allowed them to take a narrow 29-26 lead into the locker room.

A&M intensified its defense in the second half, limiting Wake Forest to just 18 points. While the Aggies didn’t significantly improve their shooting, Andersson Garcia and Henry Coleman played crucial roles in gradually expanding their lead as the half progressed. Garcia recorded 16 rebounds and contributed five points, while Coleman added 10 points to the team’s efforts.

At this point, we know who this Aggie team is until they show us something different. It’s a team that will sub 40% shooting team that plays relentless defense, and grabs every offensive rebound in sight. Coach Buzz Williams can’t shoot the ball for his guys but before it gets too late, they need to find a way to capitalize on playmakers on the team.

Texas A&M will go on the road to Fort Worth, TX to face Texas Tech at Dickies Arena at 2:00 pm CST on Dec. 8. The game can be watched on ESPN2.

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Did Texas A&M basketball make a move in the AP Top 25 Poll after Week 4?

Texas A&M maintains a top 25 ranking after going 2-1 in the Players Era Festival Tournament

Texas A&M basketball (6-2) earned a few quality wins while participating in the inaugural Players Era Festival Tournament in Las Vegas. They finished fifth in a stacked tournament with several top-25 teams.

Coach Buzz Williams has a solid team that will win several games this season but if they want to make it past the second round of the NCAA tournament, they must shoot the ball better. Against Quad1/2 teams they are struggling to above 40% from the field and 30% from three, but it’s still early and Buzz is still working out his best rotation when points are needed.

There was a lot of movement in the poll this week behind No. 1 Kansas with Oregon making the biggest jump from unranked to No. 12 after winning the Players Era Festival. Memphis also made a big jump back into the rankings to No. 16 and the Aggies despite going 2-1 during the tournament dropped two spots to No. 22

Below is the most recent AP Top 25 Poll after Week 4:

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

Michigan St. 108, Arkansas 104, Texas 97, Michigan 95, Arizona St 89, Indiana 72, Drake 58, Xavier 33, Utah St. 28, Louisville 27, West Virginia 26, Clemson 25, BYU 24, Dayton 24, Texas Tech 22, Nebraska 22, Mississippi St. 20, Ohio St. 19, Maryland 13, UCLA 13, Creighton 12, Saint Mary’s 11, Georgia 10, St. John’s 7, Loyola Chicago 4, Florida St. 3, DePaul 3, UC Irvine 2, Columbia 2.

Texas A&M will return to Bryan-College Station at 8:00 pm CST on Dec. 3 to face Wake Forest at Reed Arena. The game can be watched on ESPN2.

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Where did Texas A&M basketball land in the US LBM Coaches poll after Week 4?

Where did Texas A&M basketball land in the US LBM Coaches poll after Week 4?

Texas A&M participated in the inaugural Players Era Festival Tournament in Las Vegas. They finished fifth after going 2-1 during the weeklong event.

The Aggies had a week full of inconsistent offense that saw them shoot over 40% in just one of the three games during the tournament. It was so bad to the point in game three that it was brought up as one reason A&M gets so many second-chance points. They have some things to work on but if they can shoot a little bit better 90 points a game is not out of the question in the future.

However, coach Buzz Williams’ squad earned two wins over Creighton and Rutgers that could end up becoming Quad 1 wins.

There was a lot of movement in the poll this week behind No. 1 Kansas with Oregon making the biggest jump from unranked to No. 10 after winning the Players Era Festival. Memphis also made a big jump back into the rankings to No. 15 and the Aggies despite going 2-1 during the tournament dropped four spots to No. 24

Below is the most recent US LBM Coaches Top 25 Poll after Week 4:

Rank Team Record Points
1 Kansas 7-0 760 (19)
2 Auburn 7-0 755 (12)
3 Tennessee 7-0 694
4 Marquette 8-0 646
5 Iowa State 5-1 629
6 Kentucky 7-0 628
7 Purdue 7-1 535
8 Gonzaga 7-1 517
9 Duke 5-2 472
10 Oregon 8-0 457
11 Wisconsin 8-0 450
12 Alabama 6-2 441
13 Florida 8-0 427
14 Cincinnati 6-0 376
15 Memphis 6-1 265
16 Baylor 5-2 262
17 Illinois 6-1 234
18 Houston 4-3 221
19 Pittsburgh 7-1 213
20 Ole Miss 6-1 139
21 Oklahoma 7-0 111
22 North Carolina 4-3 96
23 Michigan 6-1 90
24 Texas A&M 6-2 86
25 Michigan State 6-2 73

Schools Dropped Out

No. 2 UConn; No. 15 Indiana; No. 19 Creighton; No. 21 Arkansas; No. 22 Xavier; No. 23 Arizona;

Others Receiving Votes

UConn 63; San Diego State 56; Texas 54; Mississippi State 39; Arizona State 39; Drake 34; Texas Tech 32; Arkansas 28; UCLA 17; Xavier 16; BYU 16; Ohio State 15; Utah State 13; Saint Mary’s 12; Dayton 10; St. John’s 8; Nebraska 8; Indiana 8; Creighton 8; West Virginia 5; Maryland 5; Clemson 5; Georgia 3; Arizona 2; UC Irvine 1; Nevada 1;

Texas A&M will return to Bryan-College Station at 8:00 pm CST on Dec. 3 to face Wake Forest at Reed Arena. The game can be watched on ESPN2.

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