Former Cincinnati big man is reportedly considering Texas A&M

TL;DR

Texas A&M head coach Bucky McMillan is focusing on rebuilding his roster after a successful NCAA Tournament run. The Aggies are reportedly considering Cincinnati transfer center Moustapha Thiam as they seek to add size to their front court before the transfer portal closes on April 21.

Heading into his second season at the helm, Texas A&M head coach Bucky McMillan has already received an extension after leading his first roster to the NCAA Tournament, while finishing with a 22-12 record, including 11 SEC wins during his inaugural campaign. Leading a team completely built from the transfer portal, McMillan and his staff are now in rebuild mode after the transfer portal opened on Tuesday.

So far, reserve guard Josh Holloway and Spanish sharpshooter Rubén Dominguez, who has already committed to Xavier, are the only players from the 2025 roster to enter the portal, while senior forward Zach Clemence and, as of Monday, fellow big men Jamie Vinson and Chris McDermott announced their return for the 2026-2027 season.

However, nothing matches Friday's news that former Kansas State point guard PJ Haggerty will head to College Station and play for the Aggies in 2026. Combined with junior forward Mackenzie Mgbako, who is expected to return after his season ended prematurely, star power isn't an issue, but depth at guard and forward is a must before the portal closes on April 21.

While McMillan and his staff have contacted a wide range of transfer guards, adding size in the front court, even with Vinson's return, has become the focus after it was revealed that the Aggies are looking to add Charleston center Chol Machot, and, as of Monday, Cincinnati transfer center Moustapha Thiam is also a name to watch.

According to college basketball analyst Jeff Goodman, Thiam, who is 7'2" and averaged 12.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, and shot 52% from the field last season, looks like an immediate starter in McMillan's offense.

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Q&A

Who is Moustapha Thiam and why is he being considered by Texas A&M?

Moustapha Thiam is a transfer center from Cincinnati, and Texas A&M is considering him to add size and depth to their front court as part of their roster rebuilding efforts.

What is the deadline for Texas A&M to make additions from the transfer portal?

The transfer portal closes on April 21, which is the deadline for Texas A&M to finalize any new additions to their roster.

What were Texas A&M's achievements in the previous season under coach Bucky McMillan?

Under coach Bucky McMillan, Texas A&M finished the season with a 22-12 record and secured a spot in the NCAA Tournament, marking a successful inaugural campaign.