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Texas A&M Basketball
Texas A&M point guard Alex Robinson to transfer
Sophomore guard Alex Robinson has made the decision to transfer out of the Texas A&M basketball program.
The 6-1, former four-star point guard met with Billy Kennedy and members of the Aggies' staff this past weekend to talk about his options moving forward.
This isn't the first time the thought of transferring has crossed Robinson's mind, although the reason to stay has always been about growing, learning and changing. In the meeting this past weekend, both sides agreed — the coaches and the people who care about Robinson — that the necessary changes are most likely not going to be made in Aggieland and therefore each party should head in different directions.
By all accounts, Robinson will finish the semester enrolled in all of his classes at A&M, to stay eligible for transfer to another program mid-year.
At the moment, he does not have a specific school he will try to transfer to. However, Robinson was recruited by a number of different universities while in high school and I'm sure he and his team have a few places they will call on immediately.
During Robinson's freshman campaign he saw nearly 19 minutes of action per game, averaging 5.2 points and just under three assists per game. The Dallas-area guard is very talented and could potentially make some coach very happy, but his style and demeanor ultimately weren't the best fit for this Texas A&M program.
Matt Sachs, TexAgs
Billy Kennedy and his staff will add J.J. Caldwell in 2016 but now may also seek another point guard.
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How does this affect the Aggies?
The transfer won't necessarily hurt A&M this year, but it does mean the coaching staff will have to focus in on finding another point guard to add to the 2016 recruiting class. When looking at next season's roster, Billy Kennedy will lose Anthony Collins and Alex Caruso — both seniors and currently the Aggies' two main point guard options.
The only designated lead guard on the 2016-17 roster will be J.J. Caldwell, an incoming freshman who just signed his National Letter of Intent last week.
Current freshman Admon Gilder has the capabilities to be the backup point guard, but if the Ags can find another scholarship guard to add to next year's team, that would be the best option.
Because the lone PG on next year's team will be a freshman and the backup would potentially be a sophomore, a junior college transfer also may not be the worst way to go.
All options will be vetted, and considering the success this staff has had on the recruiting trail in the past two years, it's not unreasonable to expect a good conclusion when all's said and done.
The 6-1, former four-star point guard met with Billy Kennedy and members of the Aggies' staff this past weekend to talk about his options moving forward.
This isn't the first time the thought of transferring has crossed Robinson's mind, although the reason to stay has always been about growing, learning and changing. In the meeting this past weekend, both sides agreed — the coaches and the people who care about Robinson — that the necessary changes are most likely not going to be made in Aggieland and therefore each party should head in different directions.
By all accounts, Robinson will finish the semester enrolled in all of his classes at A&M, to stay eligible for transfer to another program mid-year.
At the moment, he does not have a specific school he will try to transfer to. However, Robinson was recruited by a number of different universities while in high school and I'm sure he and his team have a few places they will call on immediately.
During Robinson's freshman campaign he saw nearly 19 minutes of action per game, averaging 5.2 points and just under three assists per game. The Dallas-area guard is very talented and could potentially make some coach very happy, but his style and demeanor ultimately weren't the best fit for this Texas A&M program.
Matt Sachs, TexAgs
Billy Kennedy and his staff will add J.J. Caldwell in 2016 but now may also seek another point guard.
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The transfer won't necessarily hurt A&M this year, but it does mean the coaching staff will have to focus in on finding another point guard to add to the 2016 recruiting class. When looking at next season's roster, Billy Kennedy will lose Anthony Collins and Alex Caruso — both seniors and currently the Aggies' two main point guard options.
The only designated lead guard on the 2016-17 roster will be J.J. Caldwell, an incoming freshman who just signed his National Letter of Intent last week.
Current freshman Admon Gilder has the capabilities to be the backup point guard, but if the Ags can find another scholarship guard to add to next year's team, that would be the best option.
Because the lone PG on next year's team will be a freshman and the backup would potentially be a sophomore, a junior college transfer also may not be the worst way to go.
All options will be vetted, and considering the success this staff has had on the recruiting trail in the past two years, it's not unreasonable to expect a good conclusion when all's said and done.
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