Texas A&M Sends a Message to the SEC-and the Nation-with Dominant Road Win Over Georgia
If Texas A&M hadn’t caught your attention yet, it might be time to tune in. The Aggies are making serious noise in the SEC, and Saturday’s 92-77 road win over Georgia was their latest-and loudest-statement.
This wasn’t just a win. It was a wire-to-wire showcase of a team that’s playing with confidence, cohesion, and a whole lot of firepower.
Texas A&M exploded out of the gate with a 22-2 run, setting the tone early and never fully letting Georgia back into it. Even when the Bulldogs clawed to within two, the Aggies responded with a 23-10 closing run that slammed the door shut.
That’s now three straight double-digit wins in conference play for Texas A&M, which sits atop the SEC standings at 7-1 and holds a 17-4 overall record. And yet, somehow, they’ve been left out of the AP Top 25 all season. That snub’s shelf life is running out.
A High-Octane Offense Built in Record Time
What makes this run even more impressive is how quickly first-year head coach Bucky McMillan has built this team. After taking over for Buzz Williams-who left for Maryland-McMillan inherited a roster that was essentially a blank slate.
According to KenPom, Texas A&M ranks No. 339 in Division I in minutes continuity, returning just 0.6 percent of last season’s playing time. In other words, this is a brand-new team.
But you wouldn’t know it by watching them. The Aggies entered Saturday ranked sixth nationally in scoring at 91.8 points per game, and they’ve got five players averaging double figures. That’s not just depth-it’s balance, and it’s hard to game-plan against.
Leading the way is Rashaun Agee, a seventh-year senior who’s seen just about everything college basketball has to offer. The former USC big man is averaging 13.7 points per game and brings a steady presence to a team full of new faces. He’s one of several transfers who’ve made an immediate impact.
Transfers Fueling the Surge
Senior guard Rylan Griffen is another key piece. After stops at Alabama and Kansas, Griffen has found his rhythm in College Station, shooting a blistering 44.6 percent from beyond the arc. He stretches defenses and opens up driving lanes for his teammates, giving the Aggies a dynamic perimeter threat.
Pop Isaacs has taken a winding road back to Texas A&M after stops at Creighton and a previous stint with the Aggies. He’s added valuable depth in the backcourt, while Marcus Hill-a former JUCO standout who started 25 games at NC State last season-brings toughness and versatility on both ends.
Then there’s Ruben Dominguez, a 22-year-old guard with professional experience in Spain’s top league, Liga ACB. His time with Bilbao during the 2024-25 season has clearly paid off-he plays with poise and maturity beyond his years, and his international experience adds another layer to this already seasoned roster.
A Veteran Core With Something to Prove
What ties it all together is the veteran leadership. This group may be new to each other, but they’re not new to high-level basketball.
Whether it’s Power Five experience or professional reps overseas, nearly every rotation player has been through the fire before. That maturity is showing up in the way they close games, handle adversity, and execute in big moments.
Their only conference loss? A double-overtime thriller at Tennessee.
Since then, they’ve rattled off four straight wins-including a gritty 90-88 road victory over Auburn-and done it by an average margin of 15.5 points. That kind of dominance doesn’t happen by accident.
The Road Ahead: A Proving Ground
Now comes the real test. Three of Texas A&M’s next four games are against ranked opponents, including road trips to No.
23 Alabama and No. 18 Vanderbilt.
Sandwiched in between is a home showdown with No. 19 Florida, the defending national champs.
It’s a brutal stretch, no question. But it’s also an opportunity. If the Aggies can keep this momentum rolling, they won’t just be knocking on the door of the Top 25-they’ll be kicking it down.
For now, the message is clear: Texas A&M is for real. And if you haven’t been paying attention, it’s time to start.