Buzz Williams' Texas A&M challenge: 'I still think that I have an edge'
If Buzz Williams is to succeed at Texas A&M, his relationships and organizational obsessiveness will likely play key roles in the Aggies' ascent.
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The top 25 remaining players in the 2019 TBT
The 2019 TBT is down to eight teams, but it remains rich in former college stars and NBA contributors. Here are the top remaining standouts.
The biggest challenge for every new coach in college basketball
With the coaching carousel finally at rest (we think), here's the toughest task for each of the 59 new Division I bosses.
Your guide to 13 early-season college basketball tournaments
The fields for 13 early-season college basketball tournaments were announced Thursday. Here's your handy guide to all 13 ESPN-aired events.
Longhorns, Aggies to renew rivalry on Dec. 8
Texas and Texas A&M have agreed to renew acquaintances on the hardwood by scheduling a nonconference basketball game on Dec. 8 next season.
AD Bjork leaves Ole Miss for Texas A&M job
Ross Bjork, who had served as Ole Miss' athletic director for the past seven years, has been named athletic director at Texas A&M. Bjork replaces Scott Woodward, who left for the same role at LSU in April.
Gonzaga lands Texas A&M transfer Gilder
Gonzaga has landed Texas A&M graduate transfer Admon Gilder, he told ESPN on Sunday.
Payoff videos, tale of $11K in shoe highlight trial
Jurors in the college basketball corruption trial Thursday watched videos of coaches settling down in a Las Vegas hotel room, where wads of cash or envelopes were either exchanged or promised in exchange for securing influence with top players.
Aggies turn to legend Slocum for interim AD role
Texas A&M has named coaching legend R.C. Slocum the school's new interim athletic director while it searches for a permanent replacement for Scott Woodward, who left the Aggies to take over at LSU.
What does LSU AD hire mean for Tigers ... and Texas A&M?
LSU has hired athletic director Scott Woodward away from Texas A&M. Here are the high-level implications for both schools.
Williams hoping to bring energy to Texas A&M (3:41)
Buzz unveiled as A&M coach: 'I'm coming home'
Buzz Williams valued his time as an assistant under coach Billy Gillispie at Texas A&M so much, that as he was heading to the airport to fly to Texas to be introduced as the school's new coach, he made sure the last call he made was to his former boss.
ESPN 100 G Harris gets release from Va. Tech
With the departure of Buzz Williams, Virginia Tech has given ESPN 100 guard Anthony Harris his release. Williams left to become head coach at Texas A&M.
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Buzz Williams took over a team that was ranked 159th in BPI the previous season and 5 years later Virginia Tech is ranked 11th in BPI and fell one basket short of the Elite Eight.
Greenberg: Williams to Texas A&M 'has been in the makings' (0:47)
Texas A&M hires Va. Tech's Williams as coach
Texas A&M has hired Virginia Tech's Buzz Williams as its next head coach. The Hokies' season ended with a loss to Duke in the Sweet 16 last Friday,
Where should Texas A&M look for its next coach?
The Aggies parted ways with Billy Kennedy after eight seasons. There are plenty of solid candidates who could take over at College Station.
Texas A&M fires Kennedy after 14-18 season
Head coach Billy Kennedy, who led Texas A&M to the NCAA tournament twice in eight seasons, has been fired after the Aggies went 14-18 this season.
Mississippi State routs Texas A&M 80-54 at SEC tournament
Lamar Peters scored 15 points, and Mississippi State routed Texas A&M 80-54 Thursday night in the second round of the Southeastern Conference Tournament.
Wire-to-wire victory sends Bulldogs to quarterfinals (1:55)
Woodard loses ball, grabs it in mid-air and finishes (0:24)
Weatherspoon Eurosteps for a layup (0:24)
Texas A&M blocks two shots on back-to-back possessions (0:34)
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Texas A&M keeps Vanderbilt winless in SEC with 69-52 win
Savion Flagg scored 17 of his career-high 29 points in the first half, and 11th-seeded Texas A&M beat Vanderbilt 69-52 Wednesday night in the opening round of the Southeastern Conference Tournament to keep coach Billy Kennedy around for at least...
2018-19 SEC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSU | 16-2 | - | 28-7 |
| Tennessee | 15-3 | 1 | 31-6 |
| Kentucky | 15-3 | 1 | 30-7 |
| Auburn | 11-7 | 5 | 30-10 |
| South Carolina | 11-7 | 5 | 16-16 |
| Mississippi State | 10-8 | 6 | 23-11 |
| Ole Miss | 10-8 | 6 | 20-13 |
| Florida | 9-9 | 7 | 20-16 |
| Arkansas | 8-10 | 8 | 18-16 |
| Alabama | 8-10 | 8 | 18-16 |
| Texas A&M | 6-12 | 10 | 14-18 |
| Missouri | 5-13 | 11 | 15-17 |
| Georgia | 2-16 | 14 | 11-21 |
| Vanderbilt | 0-18 | 16 | 9-23 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game70.4
Rebounds Per Game37.3
Assists Per Game11.8
Points Allowed71.8187th
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 0 |
| Tournament Record | 11-14 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 13 |