Texas A&M Basketball's all-time leading scorer has signed with the Milwaukee Bucks
Even though Texas A&M's basketball program is under new management with head coach Bucky McMillan now running things, the Aggies' all-time leading scorer, point guard Wade Taylor IV, will reportedly sign with the Milwaukee Bucks after not being selected in the 2025 NBA Draft, and will participate in the summer league to begin his professional career.
The fact that Taylor was not selected in the first or second round is not surprising due to his inconsistency as a shooter during his senior season, while his 6'0" frame isn't ideal if he isn't draining shots at a high rate. Still, it was never in doubt that the Dallas, Texas native would earn himself a shot in the summer league to improve as a shooter and show why he finished his Aggie career as one of the greatest players in program history.
During his final collegiate season, Taylor led the Aggies with 15.7 points per game and 4.3 rebounds, but shot just 35.4% from the field and barely 31% from beyond the arc. If Taylor had shot at least 40% or better in both areas, he could have been selected in the second round based on his leadership, speed, and defensive skill set.
With the Bucks' summer league team, Taylor will need to emulate the shooting performance of current Texas A&M transfer forward Mackenzie Mgbako during his NBA Combine scrimmages to increase his chances of making a G-League roster and fully developing before potentially making an NBA roster in the near future.
This summer, Taylor took pre-draft visits with the Dallas Mavericks, Portland Trail Blazers, Oklahoma City Thunder, and the New Jersey Nets. Taylor ended his Texas A&M career with 2,058 points, which will not be surpassed for a long time.
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