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USA Today
22-04-2025
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Texas A&M's Henry Coleman reflects on his time in Bryan-College Station
Texas A&M's Henry Coleman reflects on his time in Bryan-College Station It's not every day you come across a player who exemplifies everything you want as a team leader and university representative. Texas A&M was lucky enough to find such a player in outgoing senior Texas A&M basketball forward Henry Coleman III. Coleman transferred to Texas A&M for the 2021-22 season after spending his freshman season at Duke. After playing at A&M, he was one of five players to log 1,000 points, 600 rebounds, and 100 steals. His accomplishments off the court are just as impressive as those on the court. Below is a list of those accomplishments. Leadership Roles: Served as the Chair of the SEC Basketball Leadership Council for his dedication to guiding and inspiring his peers (2023-24) Participant in the SEC Spring meeting (2022-24) Nolan Richardson National Player of the Year (2025) Community Sevice: Named to the SEC Community Service Team (2023-24) Mental Health Advocacy: He played a leadership role in the F.A.C.E. (Fostering Athletes' Continued Excellence) Mental Health initiative, which focuses on raising awareness, building community, and advocating for mental health among student-athletes. Every team needs a few Henry Colemans, and his contributions to college basketball will not be forgotten. He gave his all to the Aggie community and is grateful for his time in Bryan-College Station. Henry Coleman III's legacy extends far beyond basketball, embodying excellence, resilience, and leadership both on and off the court. We wish him a long and successful career in whatever comes next in his bright future. 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
04-04-2025
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Celebrating Henry Coleman III: Texas A&M star receives Prestigious Nolan Richardson Award
Celebrating Henry Coleman III: Texas A&M star receives Prestigious Nolan Richardson Award On Thursday it was announced that Texas A&M's center Henry Coleman was named at the 2025 Nolan Richardson National Player of the Year. Henry Coleman III truly stands out as a remarkable athlete and leader. His record-breaking career at Texas A&M has solidified his place in school history with unmatched achievements like 351 career offensive rebounds and being the only player to log over 1,200 points, 750 rebounds, and 130 steals. His contributions went beyond statistics, he was instrumental in the team's consistent 20-win seasons and postseason appearances. But what makes Coleman exceptional is his commitment off the court. Serving as Chair of the SEC's Basketball Leadership Council for multiple terms, being named to the SEC Community Service Team, and his involvement in F.A.C.E. (Fostering Athletes' Continued Excellence) Mental Health initiative highlight his dedication to leadership and community. F.A.C.E., in particular, showcases his passion for addressing mental health concerns among student-athletes. The Nolan Richardson Award, which honors a player who embodies the heart and soul of a winning team, perfectly aligns with Coleman's character. Joe Dwyer, the President of praised him for his exemplary leadership and work ethic. It's clear that Coleman embodies the essence of the award, both as a player and as a person. 'Those close to the program will tell you that the leadership of Henry Coleman III was a major part of the team's success. His work ethic and 'lead by example' approach is contagious. He's an impressive young man with a very bright future. Henry Coleman III embodies the essence of the Nolan Richardson award.' Below, you can see how the Texas A&M let Coleman know he was named the Nolan Richardson Player of the Year. 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
26-03-2025
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Texas A&M should pursue former roster member and James Madison transfer guard
Texas A&M should pursue former roster member and James Madison transfer guard Texas A&M's 2024-2025 season ended on Saturday after the Aggies fell to 5-seed Michigan in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, ending the careers of eight players, including all-time leading scorer Wade Taylor IV, and reliable forwards Henry Coleman III and Andersson Garcia leave the program in much better shape than when they arrived. Head coach Buzz Williams and his staff will face the toughest challenge this offseason: rebuilding the roster through the transfer portal. During both games in the NCAA Tournament, junior forward Pharrel Payne was an absolute star, scoring 25 points in the win over Yale and 26 points in Saturday's loss against the Wolverines. While he has yet to make an official announcement, Payne is expected to return next season paired with fellow forward Solomon Washington, representing the only key contributors on the roster. As the entry numbers continue to grow, a familiar name re-entered the transfer portal this week, as former four-star guard Bryce Lindsay, who was on the Aggies roster for one season, transferred to James Madison last offseason and completely revamped his game, upping his scoring average to 13.3 points per game while shooting 40% from 3-point range. Texas A&M desperately needs dependable 3-point shooters, and, knowing his skill set, Williams Shoot has already called the incoming sophomore to gauge his interest. During his only season with James Madison, Lindsay was named Sun Belt Freshman of the Year and Sixth Man of the Year. 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.
USA Today
25-03-2025
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- USA Today
Texas A&M has contacted Quinnipiac standout forward from the transfer portal
Texas A&M has contacted Quinnipiac standout forward from the transfer portal Texas A&M's 2024-2025 basketball season ended at the hands of 5-seed Michigan in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, falling 91-79 on Saturday afternoon, as the Aggies' poor second-half defense allowed the Wolverines to storm back after trailing by double-digits at the 13-minute mark. With the loss, the most significant era of Texas A&M basketball, led by the incredible senior group composed of all-time leading scorer Wade Taylor IV, forwards Henry Coleman III and Andersson Garcia, and reserve guards Hayden Hefner and Jace Carter, took in the final moments of their college basketball careers before departing for good and pursuing their professional careers in the coming months. Also, after losing senior guard Zhuric Phelps and sharpshooter CJ Wilcher after one season, head coach Buzz Williams has plenty of roster holes to fill this offseason after the transfer portal opened on Monday. This led to the news that Williams has contacted one of the top portal players out of the MAAC, former Quinnipiac forward and conference Player of the Year, Amarri Monroe. During his final season at Quinnipiac, the 6'7" junior averaged 18.1 points per game and 9.1 rebounds and shot 40% from the field and 82.6% from the free throw line. Monroe would be an absolute slam dunk of an acquisition and a perfect fit next to incoming senior forward Pharrel Payne, who scored 51 points in both games during the NCAA Tournament. 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.
USA Today
23-03-2025
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- USA Today
Everything HC Buzz Williams and three Aggies said after second round loss to Michigan
Everything HC Buzz Williams and three Aggies said after second round loss to Michigan Texas A&M's 2024-2025 season ended at 23-11 after falling to 5-seed Michigan 91-79 in another disappointing exit in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. As it's been all season, the Aggie fan base is divided regarding head coach Buzz Williams' future with the program despite three consecutive trips to the Big Dance, which should be lauded. However, wins and losses are all that matter in the eyes of every fan base, especially considering Texas A&M's financial advantage over small programs. Saturday's loss to the Wolverines teams was somewhat devastating given the circumstances, including the play of junior forward Pharrel Payne, who scored a team-high 26 points after scoring 25 in the round 1 win over 13-seed Yale. After leading by double-digits at the 13-minute mark of the second half, thanks to star guard Wade Taylor IV's resurgence after going scoreless in the first half, Williams' decision to keep the Aggies 3/4 pressure defense led to Michigan's scoring surge. Taylor's only 3-pointer of the game resulted in Texas A&M's final 70-66 lead before the Wolverines ended things for good. The NCAA Tournament is a consistently unforgiving event. However, this was considered Texas A&M's best team in the last two decades; the Aggies' offense was never good enough to make a deep run, leading to the most critical offseason in Buzz Williams' tenure with the program. After the loss, here is everything Buzz Wiliams, Wade Taylor IV, Manny Obaseki, and Henry Coleman III had to say. Wade Taylor IV on what went wrong down the stretch "I thought we were getting good predictable shots. They didn't fall. We tried to continue to get stops, we just didn't. I thought that final shot was going in. It didn't. You live and you learn. God is teaching me something. I'm forever grateful." Henry Coleman III on the 'character' Texas A&M showed this season "When you have guys with great character, you're going to continue to fight. It wasn't the result we wanted. Credit to these guys, they kept fighting. For all the guys, they fought all game. That comes with great character." Manny Obaseki on what he and the senior accomplished under Buzz Williams "I want y'all to remember us by how hard we worked and the things we accomplished over the last four to five years. The people who played a part in what has transpired weren't by coincidence. It shows you how special Buzz is as a leader." Henry Coleman III on being out-rebounded by Michigan "We just didn't have the fight on the glass today. Towards the end, the balls didn't bounce our way, but that doesn't discredit the effort Michigan gave on their end. Credit to Coach May. They got us on that." Wade Taylor IV played his heart out for four years "I gave it my all every night no matter what was said or what people thought. I'm forever thankful for my guys and the coaching staff that brought me here. We had a heck of a run these last four years. I'm proud of what we accomplished." Henry Coleman III is thankful for every win and loss in his Aggie career "We thank God for all of our wins and losses. We're just super thankful. It's not the result we wanted, but the faith we've had this whole time has been unbelievable. For Manny and Wade, they are two of the hardest workers I know." Wade Taylor IV on the foundation built during his career "We set a good foundation of how Texas A&M basketball looks. A lot of people want to be a part of this because of what we did. We have a lot of guys in that locker room who are ready to fight next year. I'm excited to see what Coach has for them." Henry Coleman III with his official send-off after three seasons "Texas A&M has impacted our lives. We're thankful for it. It's changed my life. We didn't hit every shot or get every rebound, but we tried. One thing you'll never be able to say about this team is that we never tried." Manny Obaseki praises HC Buzz Williams "Buzz is one of the greatest people you will ever meet and one of the greatest coaches of all time. He's changed my life. I'm so thankful for him. Coach Buzz means the world to me and I love him. He'll always be one call or text away." Buzz Williams is focused on Texas A&M, not his critics "The opinion of others doesn't impact me. What has impacted me is the relationship I have with these guys. It's an emotional time. We wanted to win for the right reasons and we just wanted to continue to stay together." Buzz Williams on what went wrong late against Michigan "We didn't finish at the rim at the rate we need to. We fouled way too much. We are dependent on shooting more balls from the field and free throw line. To allow them in the bonus so quickly in both halves goes against us." Buzz Williams on the bright future ahead for his senior roster "This team, team No. 113 for Texas A&M, ended 45 minutes ago. I can't say anything to solve that. I let them know how much I love them and care for them. No matter where they go, none of that impacts the relationship and how much I care." Buzz Williams on his plan to attack the transfer portal as soon as it opens on Monday "Every coach knows the portal starts Monday, so we'll travel tomorrow. Our staff is ahead on where I need to go. You want to put together the best roster each year. Each year we've been better in how we've assimilated our roster." Buzz Williams on Michigan's second-half run after leading 70-66 "At the eight-minute timeout, we had 70 points, leading 70-66. We were doing really well. After that, we didn't finish at the rim, got them in the bonus, didn't shoot enough balls, didn't protect the rim, and didn't get another turkey." Buzz Williams on the importance of relationship building within the program "I think the transformational relationships, the true love in our program, means no agenda. We want to help them be better players but we want our program to be total development. The relationships were built on faith, hope and love." 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.
