Texas A&M Basketball Coach McMillan Rebuilds Team Amid SEC Transition

Bucky McMillan has taken over as the head coach of Texas A&M men's basketball following Buzz Williams' departure to Maryland, embarking on a significant rebuilding project with only one returning player and a new coaching staff. Known for his 'Bucky Ball' style, which emphasizes a fast-paced, three-point shooting offense influenced by coaches like Duane Reboul and SEC rival Nate Oats, McMillan aims to compete strongly in the highly competitive SEC and expects to reach and win games in the NCAA Tournament. The 2025-26 nonconference schedule posed challenges due to the coaching change, including the loss of a spot in the Players Era Festival, but McMillan has arranged five Power Five games and a multi-team event at Reed Arena to excite fans. Despite roster turnover, McMillan remains optimistic about his team's potential and stresses the importance of shooting and tempo in making a tournament run. His rapid assembly of a veteran coaching staff and recruitment of 13 players in just over two months marks an ambitious start to his tenure in College Station. Texas A&M fans can anticipate a dynamic transition as McMillan brings his high-energy approach to the Aggies' basketball program.