Overview
- Tipoff is 3 p.m. Saturday at Reed Arena with Texas A&M 10-3 hosting 12-1 LSU, which is paced by guards Dedan Thomas Jr. and Mike Nwoko.
- The SEC availability report lists Mackenzie Mgbako out for the season, Marcus Hill probable for A&M, LSU forward Jalen Reed out, and Dedan Thomas doubtful.
- Under first-year coach Bucky McMillan, A&M leans on pace, spacing and turnovers, ranking second in the SEC in 3-point percentage (38.2) and third in turnover margin (3.92).
- The Aggies plan more four-guard and smaller lineups to cover Mgbako’s minutes, with multiple perimeter threats shooting above 40% from deep.
- Forward Rashaun Agee anchors the rotation with five double-doubles and a 19-point, 13-rebound showing in the last outing, while A&M’s bench contributes a nation-leading 44.1 points per game.