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The Loochador Podcast: McMillan is bringing 'Bucky Ball' to Aggieland

Samford's Bucky McMillan is headed to Aggieland to become the 23rd head coach of Texas A&M men's basketball. In this edition of the Loochador Podcast, Billy Liucci and David Nuño go through Trev Alberts' search that led to McMillan being hired by the Maroon & White.
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April 4, 2025
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Samford's Bucky McMillan is headed to Aggieland to become the 23rd head coach of Texas A&M men's basketball. In this edition of the Loochador Podcast, Billy Liucci and David Nuño go through Trev Alberts' search that led to McMillan being hired by the Maroon & White.

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The Loochador Podcast: McMillan is bringing 'Bucky Ball' to Aggieland

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djktamu
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9:19a, 4/5/25
I'm okay with this hire. I'm still dumbfounded that Alberts seemed to be blindsided by Buzz's defection. Anyone who looked at this roster could see Buzz had nothing after this year and was going to jump ship. Can't blame Buzz, but he's a bit of a coward. Zero respect for the guy the way he left, but I truly wonder how much Alberts talks to his coaches. It seems like Alberts just wants his choice in place and was willing to let Buzz, who he inherited, go.
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12:45p, 4/5/25
Good try boys. You highlighted the fact of our head coaching inexperience in the 3 major sports, and how unusual that is, and the uncertainty it brings.

Isn't there a lot of people on the payroll to avoid such situations?

Vic - Joni
Sark - Elko
Schloss - Earley
Miller - Bucky

Enough said.

We'll keep hoping and praying that our coaches grow to become Texas Aggie Legends! Gig'em!

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In reply to djktamu • 2:47p, 4/5/25
Source that says he was blindsided?
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In reply to djktamu • 2:55p, 4/5/25
Incorrect on him being blindsided. A blind hog knew Buzz was planning on leaving.

Correct on him and Buzz not talking much. It was pretty obvious they were not chummy with one another.

There was not much effort by either side in working on an extension. And both sides were fine with it. I'm also fine with it.
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In reply to AGDAD14 • 2:57p, 4/5/25
No one cares about women's basketball. If you are going to add that one, add the other sports we are better than them as well. Funny you put that one in the list.
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In reply to LB12Diamond • 5:35p, 4/5/25
Women's basketball is a good marketing tool for a university. We have a good history in the sport too. It's weird we're so bad at it currently and not finding a coach.
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In reply to AGDAD14 • 5:37p, 4/5/25
AGDAD14 said:
Good try boys. You highlighted the fact of our head coaching inexperience in the 3 major sports, and how unusual that is, and the uncertainty it brings.

Isn't there a lot of people on the payroll to avoid such situations?

Vic - Joni
Sark - Elko
Schloss - Earley
Miller - Bucky

Enough said.

We'll keep hoping and praying that our coaches grow to become Texas Aggie Legends! Gig'em!

None of their's have trophies to their name. We will replace our worst.
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In reply to LB12Diamond • 6:59p, 4/5/25
LB12Diamond said:
No one cares about women's basketball. If you are going to add that one, add the other sports we are better than them as well. Funny you put that one in the list.


I think that one is more about where Schaefer came from than where he currently is
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