Potential Coaches for Texas A&M Following Buzz Williams' Departure
Explore the candidates Texas A&M might consider to replace Buzz Williams as head coach, including notable names like Brad Underwood and Porter Moser.
The latest domino of the college basketball offseason fell on Tuesday when Buzz Williams bolted for Maryland. This departure has left Texas A&M searching for its next head coach.
Williams had a successful tenure in College Station, leading the Aggies to three consecutive NCAA Tournament berths. As AD Trev Alberts looks to reset the basketball program, he might consider several candidates:
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Brad Underwood, Illinois – Known for his success at Stephen F. Austin, Underwood has led Illinois to multiple NCAA Tournament appearances.
- Underwood is 274-128 as a Division I head coach.
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Porter Moser, Oklahoma – After leading Oklahoma to its first NCAA Tournament under his guidance, Moser’s past experience includes a successful stint at Loyola Chicago.
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Fred Hoiberg, Nebraska – While at Nebraska since 2019, Hoiberg led the Cornhuskers back to the NCAA Tournament last season after a decade-long absence.
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Chris Jans, Mississippi State – Jans has coached Mississippi State to three straight NCAA appearances, making him an intriguing candidate.
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Grant McCasland, Texas Tech – McCasland’s recent success in leading Texas Tech to the Elite Eight shows his coaching prowess.
The opportunity for Texas A&M to tap into local talent and experienced coaches is crucial as they seek to sustain their competitive edge in college basketball.
