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Texas A&M Looks to Overcome Shooting Woes, Bench Depth, and Defense in SEC Tournament
The Aggies need to find their 3-point stroke, get production from their bench, and tighten up their defense to make a deep run in the SEC Tournament.
Published on Mar. 8, 2026
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With the SEC Tournament finally here, Texas A&M is looking to bounce back from a late-season slump and make a statement to the Selection Committee. To do so, the Aggies will need to address three key areas: 3-point shooting, bench production, and defensive intensity.
Why it matters
Texas A&M has the opportunity to solidify its NCAA Tournament resume with a strong showing in the SEC Tournament. After a hot start to conference play, the Aggies have struggled, losing six of their last eight games. Improving their 3-point shooting, getting more from their bench, and playing tighter defense will be crucial if they want to make a deep run and secure a high seed in the Big Dance.
The details
The Aggies' 3-point shooting has been inconsistent lately, with the team shooting just 36.8% from beyond the arc. Forwards Zach Clemence, Rylan Griffen, and Ruben Dominguez will need to find their stroke to provide the necessary perimeter scoring. Head coach Bucky McMillan has also relied heavily on his bench, with players like Pop Isaacs stepping up with 10 double-digit scoring games in SEC play. Maintaining that bench production will be key. Defensively, the Aggies have struggled at times with foul trouble and rebounding, but their pressure defense has been a strength. Avoiding unnecessary fouls and winning the rebounding battle will be crucial.
- The SEC Tournament is taking place this week in Nashville, Tennessee.
- Texas A&M's regular season ended on March 3, 2026.
The players
Bucky McMillan
The head coach of the Texas A&M Aggies 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 known for his defensive prowess, including blocks and steals.
Ruben Dominguez
A guard for the Texas A&M Aggies who is one of the team's top 3-point shooters.
Pop Isaacs
A guard for the Texas A&M Aggies who has provided a scoring boost off the bench, with 10 double-digit scoring games in SEC play.
What they’re saying
“Block by Griffen”
— Rylan Griffen, Guard (Texas A&M Basketball (Twitter)
“Steal by Griffen”
— Rylan Griffen, Guard (Texas A&M Basketball (Twitter)
The takeaway
Texas A&M has the talent and potential to make a deep run in the SEC Tournament, but they'll need to address their recent shooting woes, find consistent production from their bench, and tighten up their defense to do so. If the Aggies can execute in these key areas, they could secure a high seed in the NCAA Tournament and make a statement on the national stage.
