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The Texas A&M (20-5, 9-3 SEC) basketball team went 2-0 in week 16 beating both Arkansas and Georgia, extending their winning streak to five.
The Aggies continues to impress with their recent performance, showing consistency that has been working for them over the last few weeks. Solomon Washington has been coming into his own, and his defensive prowess has helped hold the last three opponents under 65 points per game. While Wade Taylor has not been shooting his best, he has been stepping up when needed and is becoming more of a facilitator this season.
Overall, head coach Buzz Williams has done a fantastic job keeping his team grounded and getting the most out of a squad that he admits is not the most talented in the conference. What they lack in raw talent, they make up for with unwavering confidence, grit, and determination. Their dedication to each other has been crucial this season, with everyone accepting their roles for the betterment of the team.
The top 25 rankings saw significant movement after Week 16. Auburn retook the No. 1 spot after beating Alabama, who dropped to No. 4. Houston climbed back into the top 5 at No. 5, and the biggest drop was Purdue, falling from No. 7 to No. 14. The Aggies continue to inch closer to the top 5, leaping two spots to No. 7.
Below is the most recent US LBM Coaches Top 25 Poll after Week 16:
Rank
Team
Record
Points
1
Auburn
23-2
775 (31)
2
Florida
22-3
712
3
Duke
22-3
704
4
Alabama
21-4
692
5
Houston
21-4
672
6
Tennessee
21-5
605
7
Texas A&M
20-5
570
8
Iowa State
20-5
534
9
St. John’s
22-4
501
10
Texas Tech
20-5
488
11
Wisconsin
20-5
441
12
Michigan
20-5
413
13
Michigan State
20-5
407
14
Purdue
19-7
388
15
Marquette
19-6
284
16
Missouri
19-6
272
17
Clemson
21-5
267
18
Arizona
17-8
223
19
Memphis
21-5
184
20
Maryland
20-6
183
21
Kentucky
17-8
162
22
Louisville
20-6
109
23
Mississippi State
18-7
106
24
Saint Mary’s
23-4
86
25
Kansas
17-8
69
Schools Dropped Out
No. 21 Creighton; No. 23 Ole Miss; No. 24 UConn;
Others Receiving Votes
Ole Miss 64; UCLA 49; New Mexico 41; Creighton 37; Gonzaga 15; UConn 11; Illinois 5; UC San Diego 3; VCU…
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Author : Aggies Wire
Publish date : 2025-02-17 20:18:00
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