News Summary
All 13 players of Texas A&M’s 2025 basketball roster have arrived on campus, starting workouts with new coach Bucky McMillan. The team, now focused on building chemistry, includes key transfers such as Rubén Domínguez, Federiko Federiko, and Rashuan Agee. Domínguez and Agee have already begun practicing, while Isaacs contributes during non-contact drills. The roster has been reshaped significantly since the departure of Coach Buzz Williams, with new recruits and transfers aiming for a successful season ahead.
College Station – All 13 players on Texas A&M’s 2025 basketball roster have officially arrived on campus and commenced workout sessions under the guidance of new head coach Bucky McMillan. The team is focused on developing chemistry as the upcoming season approaches in less than three months.
The late arrivals to the roster included Spanish sharpshooter Rubén Domínguez, former Texas Tech center Federiko Federiko, and USC transfer forward Rashuan Agee. Domínguez has already begun practicing with the team, while Federiko is anticipated to begin workouts later this week. Agee recently completed his first practice alongside Domínguez, adding to the early development of team dynamics.
Amid this recruitment wave, transfer guard Pop Isaacs has been cleared for non-contact drills, contributing to the overall team cohesion. Isaacs and Indiana transfer forward Mackenzie Mgbako are projected to be the primary scoring threats for the Aggies in the upcoming season.
Federiko, known for his elite rebounding and strong defensive play in the paint, is competing for a starting center position. Agee, who previously shot 55% from the field and nearly 40% from beyond the arc last season, is expected to provide rotational scoring off the bench. Both players are crucial additions to the team, which underwent a significant reshaping after the departure of former head coach Buzz Williams to Maryland.
McMillan’s recruitment strategy has paid off significantly, as only one player, walk-on forward Chris McDermott, returns from the last season, along with incoming recruit Jeremiah Green. The roster has been enhanced through the transfer portal, with A&M now being recognized for its No. 6 portal class in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and 20th nationally, according to 247Sports.
Key transfers that are expected to bring depth to the roster include guards Jacari Lane, Marcus Hill, Rylan Griffen, Pop Isaacs, and Josh Holloway, alongside forwards Mackenzie Mgbako, Federiko, and Agee, as well as centers Zach Clemence and Jamie Vinson. CBS Sports writer David Cobb has graded the Aggie roster an A-, just shy of NC State’s A grade. This assessment reflects McMillan’s successful recruitment efforts, countering prior concerns about player depth and talent within the program.
The Aggies are also dealing with the ramifications of Williams’ departure, which includes managing the transition of four former players—guard Andre Mills, forwards Solomon Washington and George Turkson, and center Pharrel Payne—who have joined Williams at Maryland. This adds another layer of complexity to McMillan’s inaugural season as head coach.
In addition to player acquisitions, the Texas A&M basketball program has welcomed new athletic trainer Andrew Kegley, who brings a wealth of experience from his tenure at Mississippi State, where he assisted during NCAA Tournament runs. Kegley’s previous roles also include time at Arkansas-Little Rock and an internship at Texas A&M early in his career, suggesting a strong understanding of the program’s culture and needs.
The upcoming 2025 season under Coach McMillan promises to introduce a new style of play that aims to maximize the potential of the recruited talent and coaching staff. With the return of substantial talent through the transfer portal, the Aggies are poised to push toward greater success as the season approaches.
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- USA Today: Aggies Wire
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