Texas A&M basketball star writes final send-off after his record-setting career concludes
Texas A&M basketball star writes final send-off after his record-setting career concludes
Texas A&M's 2024-2025 basketball season ended in the second round of the NCAA Tournament after falling to 5-seed Michigan 91-79 in disappointing fashion. For head coach Buzz Williams, this was the final ride for a team composed of eight seniors who helped build the program back from the dead, leading to three consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances.
Leading the way for the past four years, current all-time scoring leader Wade Taylor IV has been the face of the program since his sophomore season, dazzling Aggie fans with his shooting range and clutch shot-making; the undersized guard will leave the program in much better shape, which has already impacted recruiting, and should help land players from the transfer portal in the coming months.
Wade Taylor finished his Texas A&M career with 2,058 points, placing him 22nd among the SEC All-Time Leading Scorers, and while his NBA future is unknown, I can guarantee that one of the best guards to ever play in the conference will get a shot at the next level. While Taylor expressed gratitude regarding his Aggie career after the loss to Michigan, the Dallas, Texas native took to X to personally thank Buzz Williams and the Aggie fan base for all the support that came his way.
"Aggieland changed my life forever. From a kid with a dream to breaking records and having my jersey retired, it still feels unreal! To Coach Buzz and the entire staff, thank you for believing in me! This journey has truly been a blessing, and I'm forever grateful. Aggie4Life❤️👍🏾"
Wade Taylor's No. 4 jersey will wave from the rafters of Reed Arena forever, and while his playing days are over, his presence will continue in the stands and, possibly, on the sidelines in the future.
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