Texas A&M Looks to Overcome Shooting Woes in SEC Tournament

The Aggies need to find their range from 3-point land and get contributions from their bench to make a deep run in Nashville.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The SEC Tournament is finally here, and Texas A&M knows what seed it will be for the week in Nashville, Tennessee. Head coach Bucky McMilan's program will need to play like it did to open conference play, when it was off to a 7-1 start, in order to gather a few wins and make a statement to the Selection Committee. The Aggies will need to focus on three key areas: perimeter shooting, bench production, and defense.

Why it matters

Texas A&M has struggled with its shooting, especially from 3-point range, over the last two months of the season. The Aggies will need to rediscover their touch from deep to have a chance at making a deep run in the SEC Tournament. Additionally, the team's depth and defensive intensity will be crucial factors in determining their success in Nashville.

The details

The Aggies are currently shooting 36.8% from 3-point range, led by forward Zach Clemence. However, guards Rylan Griffen and Ruben Dominguez have been the team's primary perimeter threats for most of the season, so getting consistent production from them will be key. Off the bench, Pop Isaacs has provided a scoring spark, recording 10 double-digit scoring games in SEC play while shooting 40% from 3-point range. Head coach Bucky McMillan has constantly shuffled his rotation, especially after losing forward Mackenzie Mgbako to injury, so the Aggies will need contributions from their entire bench to overcome their size disadvantage. Defensively, Texas A&M has relied on its half-court and full-court pressure to create turnovers and scoring opportunities, but the team has also struggled at times with rebounding and avoiding fouls.

  • The SEC Tournament is taking place this week in Nashville, Tennessee.

The players

Bucky McMillan

The head coach of the Texas A&M men's basketball team.

Zach Clemence

A forward for the Texas A&M Aggies who is the team's leading 3-point shooter.

Rylan Griffen

A guard for the Texas A&M Aggies who has been one of the team's primary perimeter threats this season.

Ruben Dominguez

A guard for the Texas A&M Aggies who has also been one of the team's top 3-point shooters.

Pop Isaacs

A guard for the Texas A&M Aggies who has provided a scoring spark off the bench, recording 10 double-digit scoring games in SEC play.

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What they’re saying

“Block by Griffen”

— Rylan Griffen, Guard (Twitter)

“Steal by Griffen”

— Rylan Griffen, Guard (Twitter)

The takeaway

Texas A&M's success in the SEC Tournament will hinge on its ability to rediscover its perimeter shooting touch, get consistent production from its bench, and maintain its defensive intensity and physicality. If the Aggies can execute in these three areas, they have the potential to make a deep run and bolster their NCAA Tournament resume.