Texas A&M climbs to No. 22 in Bilas Index after 97-66 victory

Texas A&M men's basketball started its 2026-2027 season with a 97-66 win over Alabama State on November 5. The Aggies featured strong performances from PJ Haggerty, who scored 23 points, and Jalen Shelley, who achieved a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds. Following the game, ESPN analyst Jay Bilas ranked Texas A&M at No. 22 in his "Bilas Index." This marks a significant position after the Aggies were previously out of the preseason top rankings but received votes. Coach Bucky McMillan's squad aims for a strong SEC campaign as they look to qualify for the expanded NCAA Tournament.

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