Texas A&M has reportedly reached out to Bowling Green transfer guard
Texas A&M's basketball program is on the rise under new head coach Bucky McMillan, who is just two players away from completing his first roster ahead of the 2025 season. Right now, 11 transfers, one 2025 signee, and international shooting guard Rubén Domínguez make up the roster, but they need two more signees to reach the 15-player threshold.
On Wednesday, it was revealed that McMillan has reached out to one of the top uncommitted transfers, graduate guard Derrick Butler from Bowling Green, who averaged 13.2 points per game, 3.5 rebounds, and one assist, while shooting an impressive 41.2% from the field and 34.5% from beyond the arc.
Texas A&M's current guard rotation already includes Pop Isaacs, Jacari Lane, Marcus Hill, and Josh Holloway. Still, the roster needs at least one more veteran who can provide a spark off the bench and provide depth for conference play and the postseason.
Butler is more than capable of making his way to College Station at the end of the month, joining the summer conditioning/practice sessions, and competing for minutes ahead of his final collegiate season.
Butler's experience and playmaking skill set align perfectly with McMillan's fast-paced system, which is designed around offensive efficiency. This trait has never been an issue during his time with the Falcons. McMillan has time to add his final two players, and this is certainly a solid start with the 2025 season just around the corner.
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