The real thing is finally here as Bucky McMillan tips off his Texas A&M tenure with a Monday night matchup against Northwestern State. With a new roster and a new style of play, the 12th Man is set to be officially introduced to "Bucky Ball" at Reed Arena on Nov. 3, 2025.

We are just a day away from Bucky McMillan & Co. taking the floor of Reed Arena to kick off a new era of Aggie basketball. Before Texas A&M tips off against Northwestern State on Monday, here are some bold takes revolving around McMillan's first-year squad.

On Texas A&M basketball's completely rebuilt roster, there are nine new guards in Aggieland that will be running the show in Bucky McMillan's first season. From those expected to be stars to the ones playing limited minutes, each backcourt player has an important role in 2025-26.

Over the last two months, Bucky McMillan and the Fightin' Texas Aggies have been learning the ins and outs of the "Bucky Ball" system ahead of Nov. 3's season-opener vs. Northwester State. Through it all, Marcus Hill, Zach Clemence and Ali Dibba have emerged as practice risers.

Just beyond the grounds of SEC Tipoff '26 in Birmingham, Bucky McMillan's coaching career started at Mountain Brook High School. Entering his first year at Texas A&M, McMillan will rely on his new but veteran squad to replicate the success he's had at previous stops.

Since day one of NIL, TexAgs has been purposed and committed to empowering Texas A&M student-athletes to tell their stories to the 12th Man and Aggie fans everywhere. Now, we're announcing the next chapter of our NIL-based content into specific shows in partnership with Texas Aggies United.

Hailing from Puerto Real, Spain, Rubén Dominguez brings professional experience with him to Aggieland as he provides Bucky McMillan's Aggies with an elite shooter. In an exclusive interview, Dominguez spoke about acclimating to College Station, getting used to the Bucky Ball system and more.

The Bucky McMillan era will officially begin on Nov. 3, 2025, when the Fightin' Texas Aggies face Northwestern State at Reed Arena, but for now, the Maroon & White are in the practice gym. On Thursday, McMillan, Jacari Lane and Rylan Griffen spoke to the media.

Get to know your favorite Texas A&M student-athletes beyond our patented Texas Aggies United interviews in Take Five! Sitting down for a quick chat this week were Ava Underwood, Terrence Kiel II, Jacari Lane, Jamar Beal-Goines and Nico Partida.

At 6-foot and 178 pounds, senior guard Jacari Lane is getting used to life in Aggieland after transferring from North Alabama. In an exclusive interview, Lane spoke about his connection with head coach Bucky McMillan, what Aggies can expect from his game and much more.