"I chose Texas A&M because they see the value and intangibles that I bring to a team. The coaching staff, their players, they are all great people inside and outside basketball,"

The first major transfer from Texas A&M after the Buzz departure is star forward Pharrel Payne, who entered his name with a “do not contact” tag.

Early reports indicate that Ole Miss head coach Chris Beard is Texas A&M’s top choice to replace Williams. Whoever Texas A&M’s next head coach is, they will have to build an entirely new roster for the 2025-26 season, likely through the transfer portal.