Texas A&M basketball faces another busy transfer portal offseason as Bucky McMillan works to retain key pieces and replace a veteran-heavy 2025-26 roster.
Texas A&M basketball is headed into another important transfer portal offseason, and roster movement could once again define what Bucky McMillan’s second Aggies team looks like in 2026-27.
After building last season’s squad almost entirely through the portal, Texas A&M now faces the reality of replacing a veteran-heavy group while also trying to keep several intriguing returners in College Station.
That’s the challenge when a roster is built year to year. The Aggies got postseason results, but they also leaned heavily on older players, many of whom were in their final season of eligibility.
Aggies on SI discussed that with names like Rashaun Agee, Rylan Griffen, Jacari Lane, Ali Dibba and Federiko Federiko moving on, the next question is obvious: which Texas A&M players could enter the transfer portal?
One name to watch is Noah Shelby. The junior guard played only 22 minutes all season, and with one year of eligibility likely left, he may look for a situation that offers a clearer path to regular playing time.
Shelby has already taken a winding college route, and another move wouldn’t be a surprise.
Others appear more central to Texas A&M’s future.
Pop Isaacs finished the season in a larger role and looks like a candidate to lead the backcourt next year.
McKenzie Mgbako, limited to seven games by foot injuries, has already indicated he plans to return, giving the Aggies a major frontcourt talent to build around.
Zach Clemence and Jamie Vinson also stand out as important pieces because Texas A&M still needs more size and lineup flexibility.
Josh Holloway is another interesting decision. He followed McMillan from Samford to Texas A&M and showed his value with 12 points off the bench against Houston in the NCAA Tournament.
Then there’s Chris McDermott, the only holdover from the previous era.
“He’s all about A&M,” McMillan said. “I love Chris, and he represents what A&M is about: hard, blue-collar, tough.”
That quote may capture the offseason best. Texas A&M basketball will lose pieces, add pieces and likely see more portal churn.
But keeping the right core in place could determine whether the Aggies continue to build momentum under McMillan.
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