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Scoring Guard P.J. Haggerty Joins Texas A&M Basketball

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Prodigious scorer P.J. Haggerty has decided on his fifth collegiate stop, committing to Texas A&M via the transfer portal after a standout year at Kansas State. Haggerty confirmed the move Friday night, bringing a proven offensive arsenal to College Station after bouncing between four schools already. His decision immediately impacts the SEC outlook.

Last season with the Wildcats, the 6-foot-4 guard averaged a career-best 23.4 points alongside 3.8 assists, earning honorable mention All-Big 12 recognition. Before that stint, he was the American Player of the Year at Memphis, dropping 21.7 points per game during their 29-win campaign.

Aggies coach Bucky McMillan needs immediate production, especially after losing guards Pop Isaacs and Rubén Dominguez from the portal this week. Haggerty’s career average of 21.0 points per game slots perfectly into McMillan’s established up-tempo system, providing instant perimeter firepower for a team that reached the NCAA second round last season.

Texas A&M secures a high-volume scorer who has demonstrated the ability to produce elite numbers across multiple conferences. Haggerty’s arrival plugs significant holes left by departing seniors and transfers, setting expectations high for the Aggies' immediate return to the tournament.