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Lone Buzz Williams era player announces intention to stay at Texas A&M
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Chris McDermott, the last player from the Buzz Williams era, will stay at Texas A&M for the upcoming season. Despite limited playing time, his loyalty and presence are valued as the team transitions under head coach Bucky McMillan.
Chris McDermott, the lone remaining player from the Buzz Williams era, has announced his intention to remain at Texas A&M for the upcoming season, per Luke Evangelist of TexAgs.
McDermott earned 43 minutes across 17 games in his sophomore season, which amounted to 10 more games played but two minutes fewer than his freshman season. McDermott did not miss a two-point field goal all season, finishing a perfect 100% from inside the arc. He also failed to make a three-point field goal, finishing 0/2 on the year.
While he has largely been out of the Aggie rotation during his two collegiate seasons, McDermottâs presence is still important. Luke Evangelist, who broke the news of McDermottâs return, noted that âloyalty is a core value of Texas A&M. Chris McDermott embodies loyalty in an era where itâs hard to find. A relentless worker, tough rebounder, and a great kid who loves it here.â
As head coach, Bucky McMillan enters his second year at Texas A&M, and team culture will become a more relevant issue in evaluating the coachâs performance. In his first season, the Aggies were a team composed entirely of transfers, except for McDermott. McMillan overperformed given the circumstances, leading the Aggies to a Round of 32 appearance and finishing 6th in the SEC.
With a new year of returning players, however, joined by former Kansas State star guard P.J. Haggerty and presumably more transfers, McMillan will finally have some semblance of a long-term core in the 2026-27 season. Players like McDermott, who provide energy and positive value to the team culture, will be essential for McMillan as he rebuilds the Aggie basketball program over his new six-year contract extension.
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This article originally appeared on Aggies Wire: Texas A&M forward Chris McDermott will return for the 2026 season
Q&A
Who is Chris McDermott and what is his role at Texas A&M?
Chris McDermott is the only remaining player from the Buzz Williams era at Texas A&M, known for his loyalty and work ethic despite limited playing time on the team.
What were Chris McDermott's statistics during his sophomore season?
In his sophomore season, Chris McDermott played 43 minutes across 17 games, finishing with a perfect 100% shooting from two-point range but did not make any three-point field goals.
How did Texas A&M perform under head coach Bucky McMillan last season?
Under Bucky McMillan, Texas A&M finished 6th in the SEC and reached the Round of 32 in the NCAA tournament, despite being composed mainly of transfer players.
