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USA Today
6 days ago
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Five of Texas A&M's transfer additions ranked in Evan Miyakawa's Top 100 Transfer Rankings
Five of Texas A&M's transfer additions ranked in Evan Miyakawa's Top 100 Transfer Rankings Texas A&M's basketball future is in great hands under new head coach Bucky McMillan, who has all but rebuilt a program that was decimated entirely a little less than two months ago after former head coach Buzz Williams departed for Maryland. So far, he has added nine players from the transfer portal, including five who are viewed as "elite" and immediate contributors ahead of the 2025-2026 season. On Friday, college basketball analytics expert Evan Miyakawa released his Top 100 transfer portal rankings, which utilize his unique grading system based on each player's offensive and defensive ratings from their performances during the 2024 season. Going back to the five out of nine new Texas A&M players, forwards Mackenzie Mgbako, Rashaun Agee, guard Pop Isaacs, center Federiko Federiko and small forward Rylan Griffen are all ranked in the Top 100 of Miyakawa's rankings, making the Aggies the only team with more than four players within the Top 100, which is mightly impressive, giving McMillan more than enough talent to work with. Here is where all five players are ranked: Forward Mackenzie Mgbako (40th) Guard Pop Isaacs (51st) Forward Rashaun Agee (60th) Center Federiko Federiko (61st) Shooting guard Rylan Griffen (80th) Currently, Texas A&M's 2025 roster consists of 12 players, allowing the team to add three more players to reach the 15-player maximum. It is likely looking to add three more depth pieces at guard, wing, and center. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Cameron on X: @CameronOhnysty.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
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- Yahoo
From Texas A&M to MLB stardom? Braden Montgomery's journey to the majors
Braden Montgomery has been turning heads, especially within the Chicago White Sox organization. After suffering a season-ending injury during the NCAA Regional against Oregon, the former Texas A&M star outfielder has been relentless in his rehab, making an impressive comeback in the White Sox farm system. With a stellar start to his professional career, Montgomery is quickly rising through the Minor League ranks and climbing the MLB prospects board. His explosive performance has positioned him as a key player in the White Sox's future. Since joining Winston-Salem, Montgomery has been lighting up the scoreboard, hitting .476 with two doubles, three home runs, and 10 RBIs in just six games. His explosive power and clutch performances, including a walk-off three-run homer, are making him one of the most exciting young talents for the White Sox. Advertisement Recently, he sat down with MLB Network to discuss his journey, detailing how his experience at Stanford and Texas A&M prepared him for the challenges of professional baseball. "They helped immensely, just being able to see good talent and I feel the more I'm on the field and playing against good players the more the game slows down a little bit and I get a feel for what i want to do on the field and how I want to drive the ball all over the yard." He also detailed how he dealt with his devastating ankle injury that sidelined him for an extended period of time. "It was tough, the hardest was just... I mean, after it happened, it's like yeah, my ankle is broken, but now I've actually gotta sit through to the two months of not being able to do anything and just wheeling around on a scooter and just hanging out. So it was a lot of time just sitting with myself my thoughts and being able to reignite that passion I have for the game..." Montgomery's rise is one to watch, as he continues to showcase his power, speed, and determination. Stay tuned to Aggies Wire as he makes his push toward the majors, we'll keep you updated on his journey. Below, you can watch the entire segment. Montgomery's rise is one to watch, as he continues to showcase his power, speed, and determination. Stay tuned to Aggies Wire as he makes his push toward the majors, we will keep you updated on his journey. Advertisement Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Jarrett Johnson on X: @whosnextsports1. This article originally appeared on Aggies Wire: A&M to the White Sox: Braden Montgomery talks about His transition
USA Today
07-05-2025
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- USA Today
Texas A&M baseball lands commitment from top 2026 LHP out of Oklahoma
Texas A&M baseball lands commitment from top 2026 LHP out of Oklahoma Texas A&M adds another 2026 commit to the growing 2026 pitching staff. On Wednesday, left-handed pitcher Elijah Williams, out of Norman, OK, announced via social media that he will start his college career in Bryan-College Station after decommitting from Oklahoma in December. Aggie prospect Elijah Williams is an elite two-way player who's ranked as one of the best players in the state. His trio of fastball, slider, and change-up makes him almost impossible to hit. Williams can also hit as well as anyone in Oklahoma, putting his talent on display, earning Prep Baseball Oklahoma's Player of the Week when he threw a 13-strikeout no-hitter while going 9 of 16 at the plate. The Texas A&M coaching staff, led by Michael Earley, is prioritizing depth in pitching by recruiting and developing younger players. William's commitment is vital to strengthening future pitching rosters. Given the team's challenges with relievers this season, securing talented pitchers like Williams will ensure depth and success for Texas A&M's baseball program. Leveraging the transfer portal to fill gaps while nurturing recruits underscores the team's strategic approach to long-term performance. Below, you can see the announcement on X. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Jarrett Johnson on X: @whosnextsports1.
USA Today
07-05-2025
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- USA Today
Texas A&M baseball lands commitment from another talented 2026 LHP
Texas A&M baseball lands commitment from another talented 2026 LHP Texas A&M adds another 2026 commit who can help the bullpen in the long run. On Monday, left-handed pitcher Evan Mihaly, out of Clear Lake, TX, announced via social media that he will start his college career in Bryan-College Station. Aggie prospect Evan Mihaly has a consistent release and tosses a high 80s fastball. He is very confident in the pitches he throws, and his interesting arm slot position can create some issues for batters. Mihaly has all the tools to contribute early in his college career, and earlier this season was named Prep Baseball's Player of the Week after recording 15 strikeouts, two hits, and zero earned runs in eight innings of work. The Texas A&M coaching staff, led by Michael Earley, is prioritizing depth in pitching by recruiting and developing younger players. Mihaly's commitment is vital to strengthening future pitching rosters. Given the team's challenges with relievers this season, securing talented pitchers like Mihaly will ensure depth and success for Texas A&M's baseball program. Leveraging the transfer portal to fill gaps while nurturing recruits underscores the team's strategic approach to long-term performance. Below, you can see the announcement on X. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Jarrett Johnson on X: @whosnextsports1.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Texas A&M has reportedly contacted USC transfer guard
New Texas A&M basketball head coach Bucky McMillan has already raised the fan base's expectations after landing eight players from the transfer portal, looking to make an immediate impact in the SEC during his first season at the helm. While the level of talent he's acquired over the past month is somewhat surprising, his dedication to building the roster isn't based on what we witnessed during his successful career with Samford. Last week, McMillen added his seventh and eighth players from the portal, as Texas Tech forward Federiko Federiko and Alabama/Kansas guard Rylan Griffen, who are both slated to either start or play hefty minutes during the 2025 season. While McMillen can already field a roster that is talented enough to compete for a spot in the NCAA Tournament, he is still a couple of pieces away from matching the top teams in the conference. Advertisement What's been most impressive has been McMillan's willingness to reach out to every portal player imaginable despite A&M's lack of "elite" basketball stature, which includes USC transfer guard Desmond Claude, who has become the target of multiple blue blood programs this week. During his 2024 junior season, Claude averaged 15.8 points per game, 3.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists, while he shot nearly 50% from the field, and 30% from 3-point range. Claude is an elite scorer, ranked as the 34th player in the transfer portal, and would be a guaranteed starter in McMillan's lineup, opposite former North Alabama guard Jacari Lane. With Florida and North Carolina now out of the picture, Gonzaga, Duke, Ole Miss, Virginia, and Kentucky are reportedly in the mix, which is a tough task for McMillan and his staff, but similar to landing Rylan Griffen, don't count the Aggies out. Advertisement Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Cameron on X: @CameronOhnysty. This article originally appeared on Aggies Wire: Texas A&M has reportedly contacted USC transfer guard Desmond Claude
