COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The 2019-20 Texas A&M Men's Basketball team hits the hardwood for the first time as the Aggies take on Texas A&M-Kingsville Friday night at 8 p.m. inside Reed Arena. Admission to the game is free.
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Fans are encouraged to contribute to Aggies CAN by bringing canned goods to the game, benefiting the Brazos Valley Food Bank and the 12th Can. Fans who donate get a coupon for free Whataburger, while supplies last. In addition, fans are advised that parking is $5 at Reed Arena for Friday's game, which is a doubleheader with women's basketball.
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The Aggies enter the new campaign under the direction of head coach Buzz Williams, who returns to Aggieland after spending the last five seasons at Virginia Tech. Williams led the Hokies to the postseason four times including three consecutive NCAA Tournament berths.
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Four starters return from last year's squad in Jay Jay Chandler, Savion Flagg, Wendell Mitchell and TJ Starks. Chandler led the Maroon & White in steals with 39 and scored in double figures on 11 occasions. Flagg led the Aggies in scoring (13.9) and rebounds (7.7) and was second in assists. Starks, who played in 27 games before suffering a season-ending injury, paced the Aggies in assists (94) and was third in scoring at 12.3 points per game. Mitchell averaged a team-high 15.2 points per game in SEC play and tallied 15-or-more points in 13 games.
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Led by head coach Johnny Estelle, who is entering his sixth season, Texas A&M-Kingsville comes to College Station following a 12-15 season a year ago and return three starters.
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Following Friday's exhibition, the Aggies begin the regular season against Northwestern State on Wednesday, November 6 at 7 p.m. at Reed Arena.
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For more information on Texas A&M men's basketball, follow @aggiembk on Twitter.
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Fans are encouraged to contribute to Aggies CAN by bringing canned goods to the game, benefiting the Brazos Valley Food Bank and the 12th Can. Fans who donate get a coupon for free Whataburger, while supplies last. In addition, fans are advised that parking is $5 at Reed Arena for Friday's game, which is a doubleheader with women's basketball.
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The Aggies enter the new campaign under the direction of head coach Buzz Williams, who returns to Aggieland after spending the last five seasons at Virginia Tech. Williams led the Hokies to the postseason four times including three consecutive NCAA Tournament berths.
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Four starters return from last year's squad in Jay Jay Chandler, Savion Flagg, Wendell Mitchell and TJ Starks. Chandler led the Maroon & White in steals with 39 and scored in double figures on 11 occasions. Flagg led the Aggies in scoring (13.9) and rebounds (7.7) and was second in assists. Starks, who played in 27 games before suffering a season-ending injury, paced the Aggies in assists (94) and was third in scoring at 12.3 points per game. Mitchell averaged a team-high 15.2 points per game in SEC play and tallied 15-or-more points in 13 games.
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Led by head coach Johnny Estelle, who is entering his sixth season, Texas A&M-Kingsville comes to College Station following a 12-15 season a year ago and return three starters.
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Following Friday's exhibition, the Aggies begin the regular season against Northwestern State on Wednesday, November 6 at 7 p.m. at Reed Arena.
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For more information on Texas A&M men's basketball, follow @aggiembk on Twitter.