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Grading Bucky McMillan's debut campaign at A&M

In his first season at Texas A&M, Bucky McMillan took the Aggies to the second round of the NCAA Tournament and finished with a 22-12 overall record. Despite piecing together a roster of portal players without a proof of concept to sell, McMillan & Co. ultimately exceeded expectations.
By Luke Evangelist
March 24, 2026
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Bucky McMillan’s first season at Texas A&M came with ups and downs, triumph and adversity, and a beacon of hope that the future of this program will be bright. While their run in the NCAA Tournament fell short of the second weekend with a loss in the Round of 32, this might be the first time in a long time that losing in the second round actually felt like an accomplishment around here. This team wasn’t supposed to be in the NCAA Tournament, let alone win a game as an underdog.

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