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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.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Aussie big man Condon withdraws from NBA Draft for Florida return
Australian forward Alex Condon, who helped spark the University of Florida to a US national college crown last month, said Tuesday he is opting out of the NBA Draft. The 20-year-old from Perth will instead return to the Gators for his junior season in hopes of repeating as NCAA men's basketball champions as Florida did in 2006 and 2007. Condon confirmed his decision a day before the deadline for withdrawing from the NBA Draft, posting the message "I'm back" with himself in a Florida jersey on social media. Condon scored 12 points, grabbed seven rebounds, made four steals and dove on a loose ball at the end of a 65-63 championship game victory over Houston on April 7 at San Antonio, Texas. The Aussie averaged 10.6 points and a team-high 7.5 rebounds a game for the Gators last season, when Florida went 36-4, winning their final 12 games. He was also invited to the NBA Combine in Chicago, a workout for top prospects. Condon had been a youth prospect in Australian Rules Football before devoting himself to basketball at age 16. js/bsp
France 24
27-05-2025
- Sport
- France 24
Aussie big man Condon withdraws from NBA Draft for Florida return
The 20-year-old from Perth will instead return to the Gators for his junior season in hopes of repeating as NCAA men's basketball champions as Florida did in 2006 and 2007. Condon confirmed his decision a day before the deadline for withdrawing from the NBA Draft, posting the message "I'm back" with himself in a Florida jersey on social media. Condon scored 12 points, grabbed seven rebounds, made four steals and dove on a loose ball at the end of a 65-63 championship game victory over Houston on April 7 at San Antonio, Texas. The Aussie averaged 10.6 points and a team-high 7.5 rebounds a game for the Gators last season, when Florida went 36-4, winning their final 12 games. He was also invited to the NBA Combine in Chicago, a workout for top prospects. Condon had been a youth prospect in Australian Rules Football before devoting himself to basketball at age 16.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Aussie big man Condon withdraws from NBA Draft for Florida return
Australian big man Alex Condon celebrates a Florida Gators victory in the NCAA final last month and said he has opted out of the NBA Draft so he can return to Florida next season (JAMIE SQUIRE) Australian forward Alex Condon, who helped spark the University of Florida to a US national college crown last month, said Tuesday he is opting out of the NBA Draft. The 20-year-old from Perth will instead return to the Gators for his junior season in hopes of repeating as NCAA men's basketball champions as Florida did in 2006 and 2007. Advertisement Condon confirmed his decision a day before the deadline for withdrawing from the NBA Draft, posting the message "I'm back" with himself in a Florida jersey on social media. Condon scored 12 points, grabbed seven rebounds, made four steals and dove on a loose ball at the end of a 65-63 championship game victory over Houston on April 7 at San Antonio, Texas. The Aussie averaged 10.6 points and a team-high 7.5 rebounds a game for the Gators last season, when Florida went 36-4, winning their final 12 games. He was also invited to the NBA Combine in Chicago, a workout for top prospects. Condon had been a youth prospect in Australian Rules Football before devoting himself to basketball at age 16. js/bsp
