Texas A&M Loses First Player to Transfer Portal

Veteran guard Josh Holloway plans to enter the transfer portal after one season with the Aggies.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 12:41pm

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Texas A&M is set to lose several key players from its 2025-26 roster, including veteran guards Rylan Griffen, Jacari Lane, Ali Dibba and Marcus Hill. One player expected to see an increased role next season, guard Josh Holloway, now plans to enter the transfer portal when it opens on April 7.

Why it matters

The Aggies were already facing significant turnover in the backcourt, and the loss of Holloway, who had experience playing under head coach Bucky McMillan, will further deplete their guard depth heading into the 2026 season.

The details

Holloway, a 6'1" guard, played a rotational role for the Aggies in 2025-26, averaging 4.6 points and 1.8 assists per game. He saw a significant decrease in playing time compared to his previous season at Samford under McMillan. However, Holloway saved his best performance for last, scoring 12 points off the bench in the Aggies' Round of 32 loss to Houston in the NCAA Tournament.

  • Holloway plans to enter the transfer portal when it opens on April 7, 2026.
  • Holloway spent two seasons at Samford under head coach Bucky McMillan before following him to Texas A&M for the 2025-26 season.

The players

Josh Holloway

A 6'1" guard who played a rotational role for the Texas A&M Aggies in 2025-26 after transferring from Samford, where he played under head coach Bucky McMillan.

Bucky McMillan

The head coach of the Texas A&M Aggies men's basketball team, who previously coached Josh Holloway at Samford.

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What’s next

Holloway is expected to enter the transfer portal on April 7, 2026, when the window opens. Texas A&M will need to quickly identify and recruit new guard options to replace the significant backcourt turnover they are facing.

The takeaway

The loss of Josh Holloway, who had experience playing under head coach Bucky McMillan, will further deplete Texas A&M's guard depth as the team faces significant roster turnover heading into the 2026 season.