Texas A&M’s 2024 basketball season is less than three months away. Head coach Buzz Williams’ sixth season with the program begins on Nov. 4 on the road against UCF. The Aggies will face one of the toughest nonconference schedules during William’s tenure.
Taking on Ohio State in a rematch before heading to Las Vegas for the Players Era Festival, the Aggies will find out just how good they are before heading into SEC play. The conference expanded after Texas and Oklahoma officially joined in July, resulting in future recruiting battles in nearly every sport, while the competition has also increased for the better.
On paper, this might be the most talented roster Williams has had since he arrived in College Station, as the return of star guard Wade Taylor IV headlines what should be a productive backcourt paired with transfer portal additions in former SMU guard Zhuric Phelps and former Nebraska sharpshooter CJ Welcher.
Up front, senior forwards Andersson Garcia and Henry Coleman return to the lineup. At the same time, junior Solomon Washington looks to take that next step in his development after his best season. Williams added former Minnesota forward Pharrell Payne from the portal, who is by far the most athletic big the program will see in several years.
Looking toward SEC play, here is Texas A&M’s official conference schedule.
Texas A&M vs. Texas
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Place: College Station, Texas (Reed Arena)
Date: Saturday, January 4th
Series Record: Texas, 78 wins; Texas A&M, 56 wins
Texas A&M at Oklahoma
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Place: Norman, Oklahoma (Lloyd Noble Center)
Date: January 7 (Tuesday) or January 8 (Wednesday)
Series Record: Oklahoma, 32 wins; Texas A&M, 10 wins
Texas A&M vs. Alabama
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Place: College Station, Texas (Reed Arena)
Date: Saturday, January 11
Series Record: Texas A&M, 13 wins; Alabama, 11 losses
Texas A&M at Kentucky
University of Kentucky Athletic Director Mitch Barnhart and new men’s basketball coach Mark Pope hold a new basketball jersey up during Pope’s press conference on Sunday, April 14, 2024.
Place: Lexington, Kentucky (Rupp Arena)
Date: January 14 (Tuesday) or January 15 (Wednesday)
Series Record: Kentucky, 11 wins; Texas A&M, 6 losses
Texas A&M vs. LSU
LSU Tigers head coach Matt McMahon reacts to time ticking away against Mississippi State during their second round game of the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, March 14, 2024.
Place: College Station, Texas (Reed Arena)
Date: Saturday, January 18
Series Record: LSU, 22 wins; Texas A&M, 18 wins
Texas A&M at Ole Miss
Mississippi Rebels head coach Chris Beard works the sideline against Texas A&M during their second round game of the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, March 14, 2024.
Place: Oxford, Mississippi (The Pavillion)
Date: January 21 (Tuesday) or January 22 (Wednesday)
Series Record: Texas A&M, 12 wins; Ole Miss, 5 wins
Texas A&M at Texas
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Place: Austin, Texas (Moody Center)
Date: Saturday, January 25
Texas A&M vs. Oklahoma
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Place: College Station, Texas (Reed Arena)
Date: January 28th (Tuesday) January 29th (Wednesday)
Texas A&M at South Carolina
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Place: Columbia, South Carolina (Colonial Life Arena)
Date: Saturday, February 1
Series Record: South Carolina, 10 wins; Texas A&M, 5 wins
Texas A&M at Missouri
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Place: Columbia, Missouri (Mizzou Arena)
Date: Saturday, February 8
Series Record: Texas A&M, 79 wins; Missouri, 60 wins
Texas A&M vs. Georgia
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Place: College Station, Texas (Reed Arena)
Date: February 11 (Tuesday), February 12 (Wednesday)
Series Record: Texas A&M, 9 wins; Georgia, 5 wins
Texas A&M vs. Arkansas
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Place: College Station, Texas (Reed Arena)
Date: Saturday, February 15
Series Record: Arkansas, 64 wins, Texas A&M 49 wins
Texas A&M at Mississippi State
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Place: Starkville, Mississippi (Humphrey Coliseum)
Date: February 18 (Tuesday), February 19 (Wednesday)
Series Record: Texas A&M 10 wins; Mississippi State, 9 wins
Texas A&M vs. Tennessee
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Place: College Station, Texas (Reed Arena)
Date: Saturday, February 22
Series Record: Tennessee, 12 wins; Texas A&M, 8 wins
Texas A&M vs. Vanderbilt
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Place: College Station, Texas (Reed Arena)
Date: February 25 (Tuesday), February 26 (Wednesday)
Series Record: Vanderbilt, 11 wins; Texas A&M, 8 wins
Texas A&M at Florida
Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden works the sideline against Auburn during the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, March 17, 2024 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, March 17, 2024.
Place: Gainsville, Florida (Exactech Arena)
Date: Saturday, March 1st
Series Record: Florida, 10 wins; Texas A&M, 9 wins
Texas A&M at Auburn
Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl calls to his team during their quarterfinal game against South Carolina of the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 15, 2024.
Place: College Station, Texas (Reed Arena)
Date: March 4 (Tuesday), March 5 (Wednesday)
Series Record: Texas A&M, 15 wins; Auburn, 7 wins
Texas A&M at LSU
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Place: Baton Rouge, Louisiana (Maravich Assembly Center)
Date: Saturday, March 8