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Texas A&M's basketball program enters its second season under coach Bucky McMillan, who led the Aggies to the NCAA Tournament during his inaugural campaign. He has already established himself as one of the top coaches in the SEC, sending a roster completely built from the transfer portal to the postseason, all without the program's most talented player.
Last offseason, McMillan landed one of the top transfer players nationally, as former McDonald's All-American and Indiana forward Mackenzie Mgbako committed to the Aggies over plenty of blue-blood suitors, but due to a foot injury that required surgery, the former five-star prospect lasted just seven games in non-conference play, where he averaged 10.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.3 assists.
Mgbako's size and playmaking were sorely missed, but thanks to senior forward Rashaun Agee's heroic play throughout the season, the Aggies' small-ball approach resulted in 22 wins, including an impressive 11 in SEC play. This offseason, McMillan and his staff added six players from the transfer portal, paired with NBA G-League guard Bryson Warren, while Mgbako was one of several 2025 players to announce their return.
While former Kansas State shooting guard PJ Haggerty will likely lead the Aggies in scoring next season, Mgbako is still considered the program's most talented player with the highest NBA ceiling, and was recently ranked 48th among the Field of 68's preseason Top 25 returning players list.
The only Aggie listed, for McMillan's fast-paced "Bucky Ball" system to work, Mackenzie Mgbako will need to match his production from his final season with Indiana, shoot at least 45% from the field, and potentially lead the Aggies in rebounds.
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Last offseason, McMillan landed one of the top transfer players nationally, as former McDonald's All-American and Indiana forward Mackenzie Mgbako committed to the Aggies over plenty of blue-blood suitors, but due to a foot injury that required surgery, the former five-star prospect lasted just seven games in non-conference play, where he averaged 10.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.3 assists.
Mgbako's size and playmaking were sorely missed, but thanks to senior forward Rashaun Agee's heroic play throughout the season, the Aggies' small-ball approach resulted in 22 wins, including an impressive 11 in SEC play. This offseason, McMillan and his staff added six players from the transfer portal, paired with NBA G-League guard Bryson Warren, while Mgbako was one of several 2025 players to announce their return.
While former Kansas State shooting guard PJ Haggerty will likely lead the Aggies in scoring next season, Mgbako is still considered the program's most talented player with the highest NBA ceiling, and was recently ranked 48th among the Field of 68's preseason Top 25 returning players list.
The only Aggie listed, for McMillan's fast-paced "Bucky Ball" system to work, Mackenzie Mgbako will need to match his production from his final season with Indiana, shoot at least 45% from the field, and potentially lead the Aggies in rebounds.
TOP 50 RETURNING PLAYERS
We ranked the 50 best players returning to their college programs next season
Who’s too high, too low or missing?pic.twitter.com/q1jVZY1jRN
— The Field of 68 (@TheFieldOf68) May 29, 2026
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This article originally appeared on Aggies Wire: The Field of 68 names Aggie Mackenzie Mgbako 48th top returning player
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