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Keys to the Game: No. 12 Texas A&M vs. Houston Christian
As one of four programs in the country with five combined Quadrant 1 and 2 wins, No. 12 Texas A&M boasts one of the most impressive non-conference resumes in college basketball. Winners of five straight, the Aggies aim to make it six on Friday against Houston Christian.
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2 days ago by
Billy Liucci
Ask Liucci: Going bowling in Las Vegas, all eyes on the portal & more
It's a busy part of the college football season as Texas A&M is preparing for the 2024 SRS Las Vegas Bowl AND scouring the transfer portal for important additions. With so much going on, Billy Liucci tackled another round of subscriber questions on those topics and more.
11:28
2 days ago by
Ali Russell
Payne sees win over Purdue as a 'boost of confidence' entering SEC play
A transfer from Big Ten country, forward Pharrel Payne enjoyed his best game as an Aggie on Saturday in Indianapolis against Purdue. In an exclusive interview, "Gochi" spoke about Texas A&M's veteran presence, success vs. non-conference opponents and much more.
21:20
5 days ago by
Nick Savage
Play-by-play man Tom Hart speaks to talent, depth of SEC basketball
Winners of five straight, Texas A&M hoops picked up another non-conference resume booster, taking down Purdue on Saturday. ESPN and SEC Network play-by-play man Tom Hart joined TexAgs Live to discuss SEC basketball as a whole as well as CFP storylines.
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Reed Report: Joseph Jones looks back on decorated career in Aggieland
A Texas A&M Athletics Hall of Famer, Joseph Jones ranks fourth in career points for the Maroon & White. We caught up with "The Pride of Normangee" and analyzed A&M's recent play with Justin Lanham ahead of Saturday's meeting with No. 11 Purdue.
All Updates
12/18/2024
Ask Liucci: Going bowling in Las Vegas, all eyes on the portal & more
12/18/2024
Payne sees win over Purdue as a 'boost of confidence' entering SEC play
12/16/2024
Play-by-play man Tom Hart speaks to talent, depth of SEC basketball
12/12/2024
Reed Report: Joseph Jones looks back on decorated career in Aggieland
12/9/2024
Williams' Ags continue to lean on 'maturity' as non-conference play winds down
12/6/2024
Andrew Monaco offers thoughts on 2024 regular season, Aggie hoops
11/22/2024
'Confident' Solomon Washington is ready for upcoming tests in Vegas
11/14/2024
Reed Report: Preparing for Friday's marquee showdown vs. Ohio State
11/14/2024
Henry Coleman III speaks on Texas A&M's 'championship' foundation
11/7/2024
Reed Report: Catching up with Boots as A&M hoops is underway
11/4/2024
Lunch with Liucci: Billy Liucci joins TexAgs Live (Monday, November 4)
10/31/2024
All-SEC guard Wade Taylor IV entering his senior season in Aggieland
10/15/2024
Avoiding the mid-season slumps will aid Texas A&M's efforts in March
10/15/2024
SEC Tipoff25 Lookback: Aggies expected to contend in a loaded league
7/3/2024
Lunch with Liucci: Billy Liucci joins TexAgs Radio (Wednesday, July 3)
5/15/2024
Ask Liucci: Blue Bell Park's big weekend, mascot madness & more
4/15/2024
Lunch with Liucci: Billy Liucci joins TexAgs Radio (Monday, April 15)
4/9/2024
Hart recalls the brightest shining moments of the NCAA Tournament
4/2/2024
Tom Hart offers 'relaxing' college sports takes from a Caribbean beach
4/1/2024
Lunch with Liucci: Billy Liucci joins TexAgs Radio (Monday, April 1)
3/29/2024
Looking back on postseason basketball with the Voice of the Aggies
3/28/2024
Reed Report: Taking stock of Texas A&M's 2023-2024 campaign
3/25/2024
Lunch with Liucci: Billy Liucci joins TexAgs Radio (Monday, March 25)
3/22/2024
French emphasizes importance of veteran players in the Big Dance
3/18/2024
Lunch with Liucci: Billy Liucci joins TexAgs Radio (Monday, March 18)
3/18/2024
Dr. John Thornton discusses A&M's second-straight NCAA Tournament bid
3/17/2024
Rapid Reaction: The Maroon & White are back in March Madness
3/15/2024
Lunch with Liucci: Billy Liucci joins TexAgs Radio (Friday, March 15)
3/15/2024
French: Aggies need to create 'organized chaos' to upset Kentucky
3/11/2024
Williams & Co. understand there is 'work to do' heading to SEC Tournament
3/8/2024
Mark French talks A&M's season-finale in Oxford, postseason position
2/23/2024
Ask Liucci: An update on A&M's AD search, glyptodonic debate & more
2/13/2024
A&M suffers gut-wrenching setback as Vanderbilt hits buzzer-beater
2/13/2024
ProFootballTalk's Charean Williams recaps a thrilling Super Bowl LVIII
2/12/2024
Lunch with Liucci: Billy Liucci joins TexAgs Radio (Monday, February 12)
2/9/2024
French talks A&M's recent success ahead of massive SEC showdown
2/8/2024
Reed Report: Aggies, No. 6 Vols matchup for Saturday SEC showdown
2/7/2024
Texas A&M uses Boots to stomp Missouri, complete series sweep
2/6/2024
Dr. John Thornton chats A&M men's hoops as the Aggies head to Mizzou
1/29/2024
Buzz Williams shines light on where A&M has to improve moving forward
1/29/2024
Tom Hart discusses the Aggies' loss to Ole Miss, NFL Playoffs & more
1/26/2024
Lunch with Liucci: Billy Liucci joins TexAgs Radio (Friday, January 26)
1/26/2024
Mark French previews A&M's road ahead after two straight victories
1/25/2024
Reed Report: Analyzing two straight wins & the rest of the homestand
1/22/2024
Tom Hart says A&M's upcoming tests vs. Tigers & Rebels are 'must wins'
1/19/2024
Former guard Mark French details A&M's miscues in the 1-3 SEC start
1/18/2024
Reed Report: Highs & lows of beating the Cats before falling to the Hogs
1/16/2024
Last-second lapse causes another painful loss in Fayetteville for A&M
1/15/2024
Lunch with Liucci: Billy Liucci joins TexAgs Radio (Monday, January 15)
1/8/2024
Williams shares what hurt vs. LSU, outlines response needed at Auburn
1/5/2024
Ask Liucci: Coaching staff thoughts, Texas A&M's portal push & more
1/5/2024
French analyzes A&M's non-conference slate as SEC play begins Saturday
12/28/2023
Reed Report: Non-conference slate concludes Saturday vs. Prairie View
12/16/2023
Taylor's nearly-heroic 34 points not enough to knock off No. 4 Houston
12/14/2023
Reed Report: Playing 'just OK' on Sunday & keys against the Coogs
12/14/2023
Talkin' the latest in A&M football and hoops with Andrew Monaco
12/11/2023
Lunch with Liucci: Billy Liucci joins TexAgs Radio (Monday, December 11)
12/11/2023
Williams reacts to Memphis game, details response needed vs. Houston
12/8/2023
Mark French offers his thoughts on Texas A&M's non-conference play
12/4/2023
Buzz Williams and A&M hoops look forward to week at Reed Arena
11/20/2023
Buzz Williams & Co. seek more road success at ESPN Events Invitational
11/16/2023
Reed Report: No. 13 A&M's 3-0 start, tune-up or trap vs. ORU & more
11/13/2023
Buzz Williams happy with 'mature' first week of 2023-24 season
11/8/2023
Mark French says Aggie hoops show potential to be great in 2023-24
10/26/2023
Ask Liucci: Back in action vs. the Gamecocks, Spooky SZN & more
10/26/2023
Transfers poised to help A&M meet lofty expectations this season
10/18/2023
Williams' philosophy remains consistent amid heightened expectations
6/27/2023
Andersson Garcia utilizing the offseason to improve his game
5/18/2023
Ask Liucci: Football offseason hot takes, favorite 90s bands & more
4/17/2023
Ask Liucci: Spring football takeaways, A&M's spring sports & more
3/23/2023
Reed Report: Wrapping up 2022-23 & looking ahead to A&M's future
3/17/2023
Around Aggieland (3/17)
3/15/2023
TexAgs en Español: Dominican native Andersson Garcia ready to dance
3/6/2023
Closing a chapter: Buzz Williams reflects on calming the Crimson Tide
3/4/2023
The Loochador Podcast: Ags topple Tide to cap historic conference run
3/3/2023
'You make it work': Monaco shares how he attacks 'crossover' season
2/25/2023
Lengthy cold stretch dooms No. 25 Texas A&M at The Hump, 69-62
2/18/2023
Aggies refuse to flinch at Mizzou, finishes 6-0 'Tiger slam' with 69-60 win
2/18/2023
Leave no doubt: Texas A&M aims to boost resume with sweep of Mizzou
2/17/2023
'How ‘bout them Aggies?' French breaks down A&M's SEC stretch run
2/13/2023
Williams' squad 'bought in' approaching difficult conference stretch
2/10/2023
Mark French breaks down A&M's path to the NCAA Tournament
1/31/2023
Charean: Mike McCarthy entering next season under pressure
1/27/2023
French: Impactful point-guard play can carry A&M hoops into March
1/6/2023
Mark French's keys to a successful five-game stretch for Texas A&M
11/28/2022
Buzz Williams looks back on successes against DePaul, previews SMU
11/14/2022
Buzz Williams previews trip to the coast for Myrtle Beach Invitational
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TexAgs National Average Rating
The TexAgs National Average Rating is a proprietary formula that calculates an
industry-wide aggregate rating for each recruiting prospect. The formula includes
publicly listed grades, scores, ratings and rankings by national recruiting services,
along with a TexAgs rating. Combining the data provides a rating for each prospect,
which is then normalized to fit the TexAgs Rating 100-point scale.
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TexAgs Rating
The TexAgs Recruiting team of Billy Liucci, David Sandhop, Jason Howell, Ryan Brauninger
and a host of recruiting interns attends more than 75 games each fall and observes and
evaluates every major Texas A&M target, as well as most of the top 150 prospects in the State of Texas.
From this evaluation the team draws a rating for each prospect on a scale between 70 and 100.
99-100: Elite national prospect (Five-star)
Considered one of the best prospects in the nation and a likely difference-maker
at the collegiate level. Displays all of the physical skills to be a future All-American
with potential to be an early-round NFL draft pick.
90-98: Elite state prospect (Four-star)
Considered one of the best 30-40 prospects in the state and a top 250
national prospect. Displays the physical skills to be a major early contributor
at the collegiate level with high professional potential.
80-89: Quality prospect (Three-star)
Considered one of the best 100 prospects in the state and a top 500 national prospect.
Displays the physical skills to develop into a contributor over the course of his college career.
Has the ability to become a professional prospect over time with development.
70-79: Solid prospect (Two-star)
Considered one of the top 250 prospects in the state. Has the physical skills to be a potential
contributor at a D-1 program over the course of his collegiate career with significant development.
Professional potential is low.