After coaching the Bulldogs for five seasons, McMillan is expected to replace Williams who left this week for Maryland

Texas A&M is hiring Bucky McMillan from Samford as the school’s next basketball coach, ESPN reported. Since getting his first Division I head coaching job in 2020, McMillan has led Samford to four straight 20-win seasons and its first NCAA Tournament berth in 24 years.

Texas A&M has found its replacement for Buzz Williams. The Aggies struck a five-year deal to make Samford's Bucky McMillan their next head coach on Friday night, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel and Jeff Borzello. Texas A&M and McMillan are finalizing a five-year deal.

The Maryland Terrapins have officially landed their first transfer portal commitment of the Buzz Williams era. On Friday, Texas A&M transfer Pharrel Payne annou

What’s the status of Maryland men’s basketball’s 2025-26 roster? The Baltimore Sun is tracking the Terps’ transfer portal activity.

In Williams, the Terrapins hired an experienced replacement who has had some success in highly competitive leagues. He was not only willing to leave Texas A&M after three straight NCAA tournament appearances, but he accepted the Maryland job shortly after the departure of the school's athletic director -- and following Willard's messy exit.