Jordan Pope, the dynamic transfer guard from Texas, is officially heading to Texas A&M, his agents at Momentous Sports just confirmed to On3! This is a massive pickup for the Aggies, seriously boosting their lineup.
A Game-Changer’s Stats are Wild
Man, this guy can absolutely ball. The 6-foot-1 senior put up 13.1 points per game last season, hitting 37.2% from beyond the arc. He was clutch too, scoring 20 or more points in four different games, including a ridiculous season-high 30 points in an overtime thriller against Oklahoma. Before his two seasons at Texas, Pope kicked off his college career at Oregon State, where he averaged an even more impressive 17.6 points per game as a sophomore. The best part? He just got granted a fifth year of eligibility thanks to an injunction challenging the NCAA’s age-based rules. Talk about a lucky break for A&M, right?
Aggies Are Building a Serious Squad
Pope isn’t just a solo act; he’s the seventh transfer head coach Bucky McMillan has landed! The Aggies are absolutely loading up. Think about this backcourt: Pope joining forces with Kansas State’s PJ Haggerty, who put up a sick 23.4 points per game, and LSU’s Jalen Reece, dropping 5.8 points per game. Then there’s LMU forward Jalen Shelley (13.7 PPG), McNeese guard Tyshawn Archie (14.3 PPG), Tennessee forward Cade Phillips (3.8 PPG), and Radford guard Lukas Walls (7.9 PPG). Oh, and they’re also bringing in two top-tier high school talents: four-star center Josh Irving (No. 82 NATL) and four-star point guard Neiko Mundey (No. 94 NATL). Seriously, this roster is stacked.
What’s Next for the Aggies?
With Pope on board and this insane haul of talent, Texas A&M is looking absolutely legit for the upcoming season. How are other teams going to deal with this kind of depth and scoring power? This isn’t just another transfer; this is a statement. Get ready for some serious hoops in College Station.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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