Everything Buzz Williams and three Aggies said on the Texas A&M vs Yale matchup
Everything Buzz Williams and three Aggies said on the Texas A&M vs Yale matchup
Texas A&M (22-10, 11-7 SEC) punched its ticket a while ago and just needed to play out the rest of the season to see exactly where they would land.
March Madness 2025 did not disappoint as the NCAA Selection Committee unveiled the much-anticipated tournament brackets on March 16, 2025. To the surprise of many, both Texas and North Carolina secured spots among the 68 competing teams. Texas A&M Men's Basketball, under the guidance of head coach Buzz Williams, achieved one of its highest seedings in program history—earning a No. 4 seed in the South Region. Their first challenge? A first-round matchup against the 13-seed Yale Bulldogs in Denver.
The Aggies' impressive season has been a rollercoaster, but their determination paid off with a coveted spot in the tournament bracket. This veteran-heavy roster, led by multiple seniors who have played under Williams for three seasons, is poised to leave its mark on the tournament. What better time than now for these Aggie seniors to make an unforgettable run in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, capping off their college careers in style?
After the game, Buzz Williams, Manny Obaseki, Henry Coleman, and Zhuric Phelps spoke to the media, after A&M was selected as a 4-seed in the NCAA Tournament.
Buzz Williams believe his team is ready for any type of team they face in the tournament
"We've played against every style of team that there is. There isn't any relief in the caliber of opponent or the location. If 14 teams from your league are in, that speaks to the metrics the committee looks at. We're as prepared as possible."
The extra rest gave them time to relax a bit before jumping into the NCAA Tournament
"I don't think it hurts you. This is our first time not playing in the SEC Tournament semifinals or finals in four years. We had a whole 48 hours to concentrate on us. I don't think that's bad."
Coach Buzz speaks on the experience of his team
"Our group has three NCAA Tournament games of experience. That's healthy. Hopefully, we can accumulate more over the next few weeks."
How will playing in Denver affect his team's stamina
"Yes, I think it matters. You need oxygen. They say it takes 72 hours to adjust. The good thing is every team will have those same problems. Every team will experience that in Denver, not just us."
Henry Coleman believes playing their brand of basketball will put pressure on Yale
"We're going to stick to our game plan. We'll play at a high level and rebound the ball. We're going to look at film and do the right things. We're going to play Texas A&M basketball. They still have to guard us too."
The SEC was the best conference this year with 14 team making the tournament
"I think that speaks to the magnitude of the SEC. The coaches, players, and support staff have taken it to another level. When you look across all sports, the SEC is the best in every sport."
Coleman believes the SEC tournament loss will serve as just another learning experience for them
"We learn after wins and we learn after losses. We were right back in the gym preparing for what's next. We didn't perform at our best. We knew that, we got back and we learned."
Senior guard Manny Obaseki is excited for Buzz and his teammates say tournament play is a few days away
"I'm excited for Coach Buzz to reach another tournament. I'm thankful for how he's led us as a leader. I'm excited for guys like Zhuric Phelps and Pharrel Payne who have never been before. I'm excited to go."
4-seed Texas A&M will face 13-seed Yale on Thursday in the Denver Region of the South Bracket.
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