Wade Taylor IV honored as a unanimous First Team AP All-American

Texas A&M (23-8, 15-3 SEC) is currently preparing for a deep run in the SEC Tournament this week in preparation for Selection Sunday (March 12), and their first trip to the NCAA Tournaments under Head coach Buzz Williams, and first for the program since the 2017-2018 season.

After the team’s incredible turnaround from 6-5 to 23-8, including a record 15 wins in SEC play, the post-regular season honors began to make their way to Aggie land as Buzz Williams was honored as Co-SEC Coach of the Year on Monday, and AP SEC Coach of the year on Tuesday, While star sophomore point guard Wade Taylor IV nabbed his first All-American team honor on Tuesday as well, named one of two “unanimous” First Team All-American selections at guard, joining Kentucky Center Oscar Tshwiebe.

In only his second season with the program, and first as a full-time starter, Taylor averaged 16.3 points per game (5th in the SEC), 4.1 assists (5th in the SEC), and 1.8 steals and shot an impressive 86.9% from the free throw line. The Dallas, Texas native isn’t just known for his offensive production on the court, but as many of his teammates have echoed during the season, Taylor has been and proven leader and tone-setter among of the one toughest, and hardest working programs under Buzz Williams’ tutelage.

Taking the Aggies from the hunters to the hunted in two and a half months can be taken directly from Taylor’s confidence even after the Aggie’s disappointing home loss to Wofford, stating,

“It’s early. We still have time to correct some of those bumps. I’m glad it’s happening early.”