Texas A&M Guard Pop Isaacs Enters Transfer Portal

Isaacs has one year of eligibility remaining after playing at three schools in the last three years.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 8:39pm

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Texas A&M junior guard Pop Isaacs has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, according to reports. Isaacs has played at three different schools over the past three seasons and will be looking for his fourth program with one year of eligibility remaining.

Why it matters

Isaacs was a highly touted recruit coming out of high school, but has struggled to find consistency at the college level. His decision to enter the transfer portal could signal a fresh start at another program.

The details

Isaacs originally signed with Texas Tech in 2022 as a four-star prospect and the 15th-ranked point guard in the country. After two seasons in Lubbock, he transferred to Creighton for the 2024-25 season, where he averaged 16.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game before a season-ending hip injury. This past season, Isaacs joined first-year Texas A&M head coach Bucky McMillan, averaging 9.8 points, 2.6 assists and 2.5 rebounds per game as a reserve.

  • Isaacs entered the NCAA Transfer Portal on April 9, 2026.
  • In 2024-25, Isaacs played at Creighton before joining Texas A&M this past season.
  • Isaacs was previously at Texas Tech for two seasons from 2022-2024.

The players

Pop Isaacs

A junior guard who has played at three different schools over the past three seasons and is now entering the NCAA Transfer Portal with one year of eligibility remaining.

Bucky McMillan

The first-year head coach of the Texas A&M men's basketball team, who Isaacs joined this past season.

Grant McCasland

The head coach of the Texas Tech men's basketball team, who was made aware of allegations against Isaacs in 2023 before the case was ultimately dismissed.

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What they’re saying

“Isaacs has one more season of eligibility remaining and will be at his fourth school and third in the last three years wherever he lands.”

— Pete Nakos, On3 Reporter

What’s next

Isaacs will now explore transfer options for his final season of college eligibility, with the goal of finding a program where he can establish more consistency and stability after playing at three different schools in the last three years.

The takeaway

Pop Isaacs' decision to enter the transfer portal highlights the challenges some highly touted recruits face in finding the right fit at the college level. His journey over the past three seasons underscores the importance of program culture, player development, and overall fit when it comes to a student-athlete's success.