Texas A&M Basketball Navigates Transfer Portal

Aggies add new players, say goodbye to others as they prepare for second season under coach Bucky McMillan.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 9:35pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the chaotic action of a college basketball game, with sharp planes of color representing the players and court.The Aggies' offseason roster moves will be crucial as they look to build on their successful first season under coach McMillan.Fayetteville Today

The Texas A&M Aggies' men's basketball team had a successful first season under new head coach Bucky McMillan, earning a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Now the Aggies are navigating the offseason transfer portal, with both additions and departures as they look to build on that momentum.

Why it matters

Roster turnover is common in college basketball, and how Texas A&M manages the transfer portal will be crucial to the Aggies' continued success under McMillan. Maintaining continuity while also bringing in new talent is key for the program's long-term outlook.

The details

Texas A&M averaged 86.1 points per game last season, the 16th-best mark in the country, as McMillan led the team to a 22-12 record and an NCAA Tournament appearance in his debut campaign. The Aggies won 15 of 17 games at one point during the regular season before a late four-game losing skid, but they bounced back to finish strong. Now the focus shifts to the offseason, where the Aggies have already seen one player, guard Josh Holloway, enter the transfer portal with one year of eligibility remaining.

  • The 2025-26 season was Bucky McMillan's first as Texas A&M's head coach.
  • Texas A&M earned an NCAA Tournament berth and won a game in the Big Dance.
  • Josh Holloway announced his intention to enter the transfer portal on April 6, 2026.

The players

Bucky McMillan

The head coach of the Texas A&M men's basketball team, who led the Aggies to the NCAA Tournament in his debut season in 2025-26.

Josh Holloway

A guard who has announced he will enter the transfer portal with one year of eligibility remaining after the 2025-26 season.

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What’s next

The Aggies will look to add new talent through the transfer portal to complement their returning players as they prepare for the 2026-27 season under coach McMillan.

The takeaway

Texas A&M's first season under Bucky McMillan was a success, earning an NCAA Tournament berth, but the Aggies will need to navigate the transfer portal carefully this offseason to build on that momentum and continue improving the program.