Texas A&M men's basketball looks to outperform preseason expectations

Twelve is a beloved number at Texas A&M.

Unless it’s attached to Southeastern Conference basketball rankings. Then it’s bemoaned.

The Aggies, who last season were 22-13 and reached the Sweet Sixteen the NCAA Tournament, are ranked 12th in the SEC preseason media poll.

That doesn’t sit well with senior guard Admon Gilder, who thinks he and sophomore T.J. Starks will form one of the conference’s best backcourt tandems.

Gilder averaged 12.3 points last season.