Texas A&M Men's Basketball on NCAA Tournament Bubble

Aggies drop in bracketology projections after recent losing streak

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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Texas A&M men's basketball, which was once tied for first in the SEC, has fallen to the middle of the conference standings after a four-game losing streak. As a result, the Aggies are now on the NCAA Tournament bubble according to ESPN's Joe Lunardi, projected as a 10-seed playing Wisconsin. CBS Sports also has A&M as a 10-seed, but not on the bubble.

Why it matters

Texas A&M was expected to be a strong contender in the SEC this season, so their recent struggles and potential NCAA Tournament bubble status is a significant development. Making or missing the tournament could have major implications for the program's momentum and recruiting.

The details

The Aggies started SEC play 7-1 and were tied for first in the conference, but have since lost four straight games. Their NET ranking has dropped to 43, putting their tournament hopes in jeopardy. Bracketologists now have A&M as one of the last teams in the field, potentially facing Wisconsin in the first round.

  • Texas A&M was 7-1 in SEC play and tied for first in the conference.
  • The Aggies have lost four straight games since then.
  • Texas A&M's NET ranking has dropped to 43.

The players

Joe Lunardi

ESPN bracketologist who has Texas A&M as one of the last teams in the NCAA Tournament field.

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What’s next

The Aggies have a chance to bounce back with a home game against Ole Miss on Wednesday.

The takeaway

Texas A&M's recent struggles have put their NCAA Tournament hopes in jeopardy, highlighting the volatility of the bubble and the importance of maintaining momentum down the stretch of the season.