Texas A&M Secures Star Scorer P.J. Haggerty from Transfer Portal
Texas A&M lands star scorer Haggerty in portal
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P.J. Haggerty, a standout scorer from Kansas State, has committed to Texas A&M for the upcoming season. The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 23.4 points and 3.8 assists last season, bringing significant experience and talent to the Aggies' roster as they look to enhance their performance under head coach Bucky McMillan.
- 01P.J. Haggerty averaged 23.4 points and 3.8 assists at Kansas State last season.
- 02He has played at four different colleges in five seasons, including TCU, Tulsa, Memphis, and Kansas State.
- 03Haggerty was named AAC Player of the Year and earned second-team All-American honors at Memphis.
- 04Texas A&M's head coach Bucky McMillan aims to implement an up-tempo style, needing Haggerty's scoring ability.
- 05The Aggies recently lost two guards to the transfer portal, highlighting Haggerty's importance to the team.
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P.J. Haggerty, a prolific scorer and transfer from Kansas State, has officially committed to Texas A&M University for the upcoming basketball season. Standing at 6-foot-4, Haggerty has demonstrated his scoring prowess at multiple institutions, including Tulsa, Memphis, and Kansas State. Last season, he averaged an impressive 23.4 points and 3.8 assists, earning honorable mention All-Big 12 honors. During his time at Memphis, he was recognized as the AAC Player of the Year, contributing significantly to the team's success with 21.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. His career averages stand at 21.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.6 assists. Haggerty's addition comes at a crucial time for the Aggies, who have recently lost guards Pop Isaacs and Rubén Dominguez to the transfer portal. Under head coach Bucky McMillan, who led the team to a 22-12 record last season, Haggerty is expected to play a vital role in the team's up-tempo style of play as they aim to improve their NCAA tournament performance.
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Haggerty's addition enhances Texas A&M's scoring options, which is crucial after the loss of key players to the transfer portal.
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