Jordan Pope transfers to Texas A&M after leaving Texas
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Former Texas Longhorns guard Jordan Pope has committed to Texas A&M for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Pope averaged over 13 points per game for Texas but faced limited eligibility options until recent legal changes allowed him a final year of collegiate play. Although he preferred to return to Texas, the roster constraints led to his decision to join the Aggies. He will participate in a revamped team that includes other notable transfers.
- •Jordan Pope averaged 13 points per game for Texas last season.
- •NCAA legal changes allowed Pope to extend his eligibility.
- •He joins Texas A&M alongside transfers PJ Haggerty and Jalen Reece.
- •Pope preferred to stay at Texas, but roster was full.
- •Texas A&M's season opener is on November 3 against Alabama State.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Former Longhorn guard Jordan Pope commits to Texas A&M
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