Aggie hoops is back, baby, and it’s kicking off tonight at Reed Arena with Texas A&M tipping off against the Alabama State Hornets. This isn’t just any opener, though: it marks the start of Head Coach Bucky McMillan’s second season, and after a killer first year, fans are hyped to see what his high-octane squad does next.
McMillan’s High-Octane Aggies Are Locked In
Seriously, can you believe what Coach McMillan did in his first year? He led the Aggies to the second round of the NCAA Tournament and snagged a fourth-place finish in the SEC. That’s insane! His game plan is all about high-paced, volume-shooting basketball, and it works. Last season, these guys were top-15 nationally in scoring offense, dropping an average of 86.1 points per game. They were also dishing out 18.1 assists, sinking 10.8 three-pointers, and getting a massive 35.6 points from their bench. Losing a force like Rashaun Agee hurts, sure, but McMillan isn’t the type to just sit back.
New Faces, Huge Firepower: This Transfer Class is Wild
You thought last year was good? Get ready. McMillan hit the transfer portal hard and pulled in the No. 15 class in college basketball. We’re talking serious talent, folks. Leading the charge is Kansas State transfer guard PJ Haggerty, who is literally the country’s leading returning scorer. Yeah, you read that right. The *country’s* leading returning scorer! Joining him in the backcourt are Jalen Reece from LSU, Lukas Walls from Radford, and Jordan Pope from Texas, all with the potential to be prolific scorers right out of the gate. And don’t forget the veterans holding it down: graduate forward Zach Clemence and former McDonald’s All-American Mackenzie Mgbako are back, and they’re going to be crucial as the leading voices for this year’s squad.
Tonight’s game is more than just a season opener. It’s the first-ever contest against Alabama State, one of three SWAC teams the Aggies will face this season. This is the moment to set the tone, show off that new talent, and prove that McMillan’s vision is just getting started. Don’t miss a second of what’s sure to be an electric start to the season!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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