Texas A&M Coach Bucky McMillan Signs Contract Extension

0:00On March 27, Texas A&M men's basketball coach, Bucky McMillan, is close to signing a contract extension with a salary bump. Reports say they've agreed in principle, locking him in for the long term in college station after just one season on the job. He stepped in after the 2024 season when Buzz Williams left for Maryland, taking much of the roster with him. McMillan had to rebuild fast through the transfer portal, pulling together a squad late in the process. Fans have embraced his high energy style, full of pressure defense, and quick shots from beyond the arc. The Aggies won 22 games, mashed the prior year's NCAA tournament run by reaching the second round, and ranked high in the southeastern, conference for turnovers, and three-point defense. Before A&M, McMillan thrived as Sanford for five years, earning coach of the year honors multiple times and winning three conference titles with A, 99 wins, and 52 losses record. He also built a powerhouse high school program in Mountain Brook, claiming five state championships. With his deal, Texas A&M

1:05commits to McMillan's vision, setting up steady growth for the program ahead.