Know Your New Guys: Part One
Sep 29, 2021 | Men's Basketball
Cash, Williams, Taylor IV, Henderson, Johnson
AARON CASH
#0 | Guard | 6'6" | Junior | San Francisco, Calif.
Thing you like most about Coach Williams: His words of wisdom.
Favorite food: Shrimp.
Favorite TV channel: ESPN
Reason behind your jersey number: Zero people besides my family and close friends believe in me.
Game show/reality show you would dominate: Wipeout.
Most memorable sports moment: Game winning dunk at a holiday tournament.
Favorite Sports Movie: Above the rim.
Craziest thing you’ve done: Take care of a snake for a month.
I wish I was better at: Writing with my left hand.
Biggest Fear: Losing my family.
Favorite pro athlete: Kobe Bryant.
3 words that describe you: Never let up.
I don’t know what I’d do without: My mom and little sister.
Favorite spot on campus: Reed Arena.
People wouldn’t believe that I: Can actually draw.
Favorite music artist(s): Lil Uzi Vert.
Person you’d love to hang out with for a day: Drake or Reggie Miller.
Favorite basketball TV announcer: Shaq.
Before every game, I: Pray.
Favorite midnight snack: Jolly Rancher Bites.
First 3 players you’d choose for your basketball “dream team”: Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
Best advice you’ve been given: Don’t let your emotions choose your destiny.
Hobbies: Drawing, working out, swimming, and eating.
Reason you chose to attend Texas A&M: Teammates, Coach Buzz and assistants.
Describe Coach Williams in one word: Motivational.
What do you like most about the coaching staff: They are all very big role models.
What is the best part about being a student-athlete at Texas A&M: I love the positive culture.
Describe the facilities: The facilities are amazing, especially seeing the guys who come out A&M successfully.
MARCUS WILLIAMS
#1 | Guard | 6'2" | Sophomore | Dickinson, Texas
Best player you’ve played against (when and where): Matt Mitchell at San Diego State.
Thing you like most about Coach Williams: His everyday approach to life.
Favorite food: Cinnamon rolls.
Favorite TV channel: MTV
Reason behind your jersey number (if any): #1 on the court and in your heart.
Favorite toy(s) as a kid: Nerf guns.
Game show/reality show you would dominate: Gladiators.
Most memorable sports moment: Making it to the state tournament with my hometown city.
Favorite Sports Movie: Road to Glory.
Favorite non-NBA sports team: Texas A&M Football.
I wish I was better at: Madden.
Biggest Fear: Walk into quicksand.
Job you’d love to have: Professional NBA player.
What you’re most proud of: Making it to this point.
Favorite pro athlete: Kobe Bryant.
Most prized possession: Family.
3 words that describe you: Chill, goofy, tough.
I don’t know what I’d do without: My mother.
People wouldn’t believe that I: Made it this far.
Favorite music artist(s): G Herbo, Lil Baby, Lil Durk, Gunna.
Favorite basketball TV announcer: Dick Vitale.
Before every game, I: Listen to music.
Actor who’d play you in a movie: Terrance Howard.
Favorite midnight snack: Chips.
When I played basketball as a kid, I pretended to be: Kobe.
First 3 players you’d choose for your basketball “dream team”: Stephen Curry, LeBron, Kobe.
Future plans (outside of basketball): Travel the world.
Best advice you’ve been given (and by who): Consistency is key in life.
Reason you chose to attend Texas A&M: The opportunities it presents for me.
What are you looking forward to most this season: Playing with the guys and making the tournament.
Describe Coach Williams in one word: Accountable.
What do you like most about the coaching staff: How they coach and how they are off the court.
WADE TAYLOR IV
#4 | Guard | 6'0" | Freshman | Lancaster, Texas
Thing you like most about Coach Williams: He strives to win and get the best out of you.
Favorite food: Chicken Alfredo.
Favorite TV channel: BET.
Reason behind your jersey number (if any): I’m Wade Taylor the fourth. “4th” generation.
Favorite toy(s) as a kid: The drums.
Game show/reality show you would dominate: Family Feud.
Most memorable sports moment: Winning a state championship in middle school.
Favorite Sports Movie: Coach Carter.
Favorite non-NBA sports team: Dallas Cowboys.
Craziest thing you’ve done: Jump in a pool while raining.
I wish I was better at: Pool.
Favorite class at A&M: Dance Appreciation.
Biggest Fear: Getting eaten by an animal.
Job you’d love to have: Sports Broadcaster.
What you’re most proud of: Getting to the point I'm at now. Playing Division I.
Favorite pro athlete: LeBron James.
Most prized possession: Jewelry that was passed down.
3 words that describe you: Ambitious, determined and loveable.
I don’t know what I’d do without: My family.
People wouldn’t believe that I: I know how to sing and dance.
Favorite music artist(s): Lil Baby, Gunna, Drake.
Person you’d love to hang out with for a day: LeBron James and Barack Obama.
Favorite basketball TV announcer: Dick Vitale.
Before every game, I: Pray and call my family.
Movie character you’d love to play: Iron Man.
Actor who’d play you in a movie: Will Smith.
Favorite midnight snack: Animal Crackers.
When I played basketball as a kid, I pretended to be: LeBron James.
First 3 players you’d choose for your basketball “dream team”: LeBron James, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant.
Future plans (outside of basketball): Sports Broadcasting.
Best advice you’ve been given (and by who): Always stay the course -My dad.
Hobbies: Swimming, playing video games, watching Netflix.
Reason you chose to attend Texas A&M: It felt like home away from home.
What are you looking forward to most this season: Getting wins and having fun with my brothers.
Describe Coach Williams in one word: Amazing.
What do you like most about the coaching staff: The way they push you every day to be a better person.
Describe the facilities: The facilities are the best in the country.
Describe the fan support: The fan support is crazy. They love the Aggies.
ETHAN HENDERSON
#10 | Forward | 6'8" | Senior | Little Rock, Ark.
Thing you like most about Coach Williams: His attitude towards life.
Favorite food: Mangos
Favorite TV channel: Adult Swim.
Favorite TV show: Rick and Morty.
Reason behind your jersey number (if any): High school number.
Favorite toy(s) as a kid: Game cube.
Game show/reality show you would dominate: Family Feud.
Most memorable sports moment: Senior year state championship.
Favorite Sports Movie: He Got Game.
Favorite non-NBA sports team: New England Patriots.
I wish I was better at: Playing the piano.
Biggest Fear: God.
Job you’d love to have: Modeling, Astronomy.
What you’re most proud of: My parents.
Favorite pro athlete: Kobe Bryant.
Most prized possession: My grandpa’s watch.
3 words that describe you: Funny, intelligent, charming.
I don’t know what I’d do without: Music!!!
Favorite spot on campus: My bed.
People wouldn’t believe that I: Can sing.
Favorite music artist(s): Drake, Brent Faiyaz, Frank Ocean.
Person you’d love to hang out with for a day: Drake.
Favorite midnight snack: Jello.
When I played basketball as a kid, I pretended to be: Kobe Bryant.
First 3 players you’d choose for your basketball “dream team”: MJ, Shaq, Kobe.
Future plans (outside of basketball): Modeling.
Change you’d make to basketball if you were the commissioner: Flopping.
Favorite thing about Texas A&M: The environment.
What are you looking forward to most this season: Leading the SEC.
Describe Coach Williams in one word: Motivational.
What do you like most about the coaching staff: The intensity.
Describe the facilities: Massive, very modern.
JALEN JOHNSON
#11 | Forward | 6'6" | Graduate Student | Baton Rouge, La.
Thing you like most about Coach Williams: Passion.
Favorite food: Fried Chicken.
Favorite TV channel: ESPN.
Favorite show: Impractical Jokers.
Favorite toy(s) as a kid: Basketball.
Game show/reality show you would dominate: The Cube.
Most memorable sports moment: Winning third straight state title in high school.
Favorite Sports Movie: Creed 2.
Favorite non-NBA sports team: St. Louis Cardinals.
I wish I was better at: Ping Pong.
Job you’d love to have: Sports Analyst.
What you’re most proud of: Having a Master’s Degree.
Favorite pro athlete: Kobe Bryant.
3 words that describe you: Hardworking, dedicated and perfectionist.
I don’t know what I’d do without: My family.
Favorite spot on campus: Reed Arena.
Favorite music artist(s): NBA Youngboy.
Person you’d love to hang out with for a day: LeBron James.
Favorite basketball TV announcer: Kenny Smith.
Before every game, I: Pray.
When I played basketball as a kid, I pretended to be: Kobe Bryant.
First 3 players you’d choose for your basketball “dream team”: Michael Jordan, Shaq, Kobe Bryant.
Future plans (outside of basketball): Become an Olympian in Ping Pong.
Best advice you’ve been given (and by who): Just be me.
Favorite thing about Texas A&M: The culture.
Hobbies: Netflix, Ping Pong, Pool.
Reason you chose to attend Texas A&M: To better myself.
What are you looking forward to most this season: Going out there and having fun.
Describe Coach Williams in one word: Passionate.
What do you like most about the coaching staff: How connected they are with the players.
