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Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
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. Advertisement 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. This article originally appeared on Aggies Wire: Five of Texas A&M's transfer additions land in elite Top 100 rankings
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Aggie fans and media react to Mackenzie Mgbako withdrawing his name from the NBA draft
Texas A&M basketball fans had an exciting Tuesday morning as news broke that star transfer forward Mackenzie Mgbako has withdrawn his name from the NBA Draft and will be returning to Bryan-College Station to kick off the upcoming season of "Bucky Ball." The 6'8" forward was the talk of the NBA Draft Combine, showcasing elite range from beyond the arc and solid defensive skills. His standout performance at the G-League Elite Camp earned him an invitation to the 2025 NBA Draft Combine, where he turned heads and was seriously considered for the draft. However, confirmation arrived that Mgbako has opted to rejoin the Texas A&M Aggies, forgoing the 2025 NBA Draft to enhance his stock further. Advertisement According to ESPN, Mgbako was the second-ranked player in the 2023 class. His decision to enter the transfer portal after two seasons at Indiana came as a surprise to many, especially given his notable improvement. Last season, he averaged 12.2 points and 4.3 rebounds while shooting 43% from the field, 32% from three-point range, and 81% from the free-throw line. Below you can find fans' and media's reaction to the news. Mackenzie Mgbako deciding to stay is big for the Aggies Big news for coach Bucky McMillan Mgbako believe we can improve his draft stock with one college season Boom! Coach Bucky has done good work in a short amount of time After having only one player on the roster, the Aggies now have a solid squad for next season with a few spots left Him coming back could bring NBA scouts to Aggieland as well Aggie fans can't wait to watch Mgbako in the Bucky Ball system On top of Mackenzie Mgbako's announcement they landed Pop Isaacs Not a bad haul in limited time 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. This article originally appeared on Aggies Wire: Social Media reacts to Mackenzie Mgbako withdrawing from the NBA draft
USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
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.
USA Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Texas A&M basketball included in CBS Sports analyst's Top 45 preseason rankings
Texas A&M basketball included in CBS Sports analyst's Top 45 preseason rankings New Texas A&M head basketball coach Bucky McMillan is one of the shining stars of the offseason, becoming the program's 23rd head coach last month after Buzz Williams departed College Station for Maryland after six seasons. So far, the Alabama native has landed nine players from the transfer portal, including his latest acquisition, former Texas Tech/Creighton point guard Pop Isaacs. Right now, Texas A&M's 2025 roster is filled with talent at every position, as McMillan's fast-paced system relies on elite guard play to quarterback the offense and shoot the ball at a high and efficent rate, especially from beyond the arc, as five of the Aggies' portal additions shot at least 30% from 3-point range last season. In addition to Isaacs's commitment, the news that Indiana transfer forward Mackenzie Mgbako withdrew from the 2025 NBA Draft jolted the Aggies' potential next season as a likely NCAA Tournament team, which CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein wholeheartedly agrees with. On Thursday, Rothstein released his "Rothstein 45" preseason rankings ahead of the 2025 season, placing Texas A&M at No. 35, just below, yes, Buzz Williams' Maryland Terrapins at No. 34. Here is Rothstein's projected starting lineup, which is very similar to my own for the 2025 Aggies. G Pop Isaacs G Marcus Hill G Rylan Griffen F Mackenzie Mgbako C Federiko Federiko With this starting lineup, Texas A&M's offense should be one of the top units in the SEC, based on Isaac's and Griffen's past performances. Mgbako's shooting performance during the NBA Combine also showed an improved player from 3-point territory. However, the first 10 or so games of the season will define this team, as it needs to mesh this offseason and find an early rhythm before entering SEC play. 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
28-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Projecting Texas A&M's 2025 basketball lineup after Pop Isaac's commitment
Projecting Texas A&M's 2025 basketball lineup after Pop Isaac's commitment Tuesday morning brought very good news for new Texas A&M head basketball coach Bucky McMillan, starting with the landing of former Texas Tech and Creighton standout guard Pop Isaacs, paired with the official return of Indiana transfer forward Mackenzie Mgbako, who recently participated in the NBA Combine this month. With Mgbako officially signed and ready to play in 2025, the Aggies' roster is more than talented enough to make the NCAA Tournament next season, especially with Pop Isaacs, who is deemed to become one of the program's starters based on his elite play with the Bluejays last season, averaging 16 points per game before his season-ending injury. Overall, McMillan has more than enough to work with during in inaugural campaign, and it's crazy to think that after Buzz Williams departed for Maryland, Texas A&M's roster was gutted, leaving sophomore forward Chris McDermott as the lone name left. So far, every need has been filled, and for those who have lost track of every new addition from the portal, here is where things currently stand, and how the 2025 starting lineup could look. Point guard, senior Pop Isaacs (Texas Tech/Creighton) Shooting guard, redshirt junior Marcus Hill (NC State) Small forward, senior Rylan Griffen (Alabama/Kansas) Power forward, junior Mackenzie Mgbako (NC State) Center, redshirt senior Federiko Federiko (Texas Tech) Point guard (Sixth man) senior Jacari Lane (Alabama State) Power forward, redshirt senior Rashaun Agee (USC) Shooting guard, junior Josh Holloway (Samford) Power forward, sophomore Jamie Vinson (Texas) Power forward, redshirt sophomore Zach Clemence (Kansas) Point guard, freshman Jeremiah Green (2025 signee) Power forward sophomore Chris McDermott With five guards, six forwards, and versatile center Federiko Federiko, McMillan has all but completed his 2025 roster, barring any last-minute additions heading into the 2025 season. Compared to Buzz Williams' previous rosters, this is by far the most talented Texas A&M has had in several seasons based on recruiting rankings and production. 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.
