Texas A&M basketball is gearing up for an exciting second season under head coach Bucky McMillan, and the Aggies have officially unveiled their full roster and jersey numbers for the 2026-27 campaign.
This year's squad features a wave of newcomers ready to make their mark in Maroon and White. McMillan has been busy in the transfer portal, landing a talented group of players after leading the Aggies to the NCAA Tournament's second round in his debut season. According to On3 Sports, Texas A&M boasts the No. 17 transfer portal class in college basketball—a testament to McMillan's recruiting prowess.
Headlining the incoming talent is Kansas State transfer PJ Haggerty, one of the nation's top scorers, who will don the No. 4 jersey for the Aggies. McNeese transfer Tyshawn Archie takes No. 8, LMU transfer Jalen Shelley grabs No. 1, and Tennessee transfer Cade Phillips secures No. 12—a number traditionally reserved for a team-elected captain. Meanwhile, returning veteran Zach Clemence and former McDonald's All-American Mackenzie Mgbako will keep their jersey numbers from last season, providing continuity and leadership.
McMillan's transformation of the program has been remarkable. When he arrived last spring, the Aggies had just one scholarship player on the roster. Through savvy portal moves and a commitment to high-paced "Bucky Ball" basketball, he built a team that ranked among the country's top-scoring offenses. Last season, Texas A&M earned a first-round NCAA Tournament win over Saint Mary's before falling to No. 2 seed Houston.
While many players from last year's squad moved on via the transfer portal, the Aggies have reloaded and look poised to be a serious contender in the Southeastern Conference this season. With a blend of explosive newcomers and experienced returners, Texas A&M basketball is ready to make noise in 2026-27.
