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Former Texas A&M guard commits to conference rival
TL;DR
Former Texas A&M guard Pop Isaacs has committed to Oklahoma after the Aggies added three new guards. His decision follows a challenging season and allows him a clearer path to playing time.
Key points
- Pop Isaacs transfers from Texas A&M to Oklahoma
- Isaacs faced criticism during his last season at Texas A&M
- Texas A&M signed three new guards in the transfer portal
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Bucky McMillan
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Former Texas A&M guard Pop Isaacs has officially committed to Oklahoma after the Aggies brought in three guards in the transfer portal.
Isaacs had a tumultuous season, at times drawing criticism from the fanbase for a perceived lack of buy-in, but by the season's end, he had become just what head coach Bucky McMillan wanted him to be. Whether Isaacs would remain in College Station or leave in the portal seemed less about his personal desires and more a question of whether the Aggies could find a suitable replacement for him as he enters his fifth and final year of NCAA eligibility.
Indeed, McMillan found a few suitable replacements. PJ Haggerty, the fourth-highest scorer in the country and a top-five transfer recruit, was signed first, then McMillan made the unexpected move to bring in former G League guard Bryson Warren, who should be one of the best guards in the NCAA immediately. Finally, the Aggies brought in former four-star guard Jalen Reece as their guard of the future.
Isaacs would have been fighting with Reece for backup guard minutes had he returned, and his departure to Oklahoma gives him a much clearer path to playing time and a large role.
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Q&A
Why did Pop Isaacs leave Texas A&M for Oklahoma?
Pop Isaacs left Texas A&M for Oklahoma primarily due to the Aggies signing three new guards, which would have limited his playing time.
What impact will Pop Isaacs have at Oklahoma?
At Oklahoma, Pop Isaacs is expected to have a larger role and clearer path to playing time compared to his situation at Texas A&M.
Who are the new guards added to Texas A&M's roster?
Texas A&M added PJ Haggerty, Bryson Warren, and Jalen Reece to their roster, all of whom are expected to compete for guard positions.
