With former Texas A&M basketball head coach Buzz Williams now with the Maryland Terrapins, his legacy in College Station will always include the program’s all-time leading scorer, point guard Wade Taylor IV, who set the record during the final regular-season road win over the LSU Tigers just a few months ago.
After the Aggies fell to Michigan in the Round of 32 of the NCAA Tournament, all the drama surrounding Williams’ flirtation and eventual departure cast a short-term cloud over Taylor’s legacy, especially after forwards Pharrel Payne and Solomon Washington followed Williams to Maryland just days after the official announcement.
With new head coach Bucky McMillan taking over, Texas A&M basketball is in great shape. Forward Wade Taylor’s future in the NBA is coming closer, with the 2025 NBA draft just weeks away. The rumor mill has begun regarding his possible future landing spots.
For Aggie fans who are also Dallas Mavericks fans, the Dallas, Texas native reportedly completed his pre-draft evaluation with the Mavericks this week.
During his final season with College Station, Taylor averaged 15.7 points per game, three rebounds, and 4.3 assists, while his field goal percentage (35.4%) and 3-point average (31.8%) were less than impressive, especially for NBA teams looking to fill a void at guard.
Taylor’s strengths include his speed, vision, and on-ball defense. If he improves as a shooter, his lack of size won’t be a significant issue; however, it could still hinder his development. For the Mavericks, veteran Kyrie Irving won’t be around forever. Entering the draft with the No. 1 overall pick, which will likely be used on Duke star forward Cooper Flagg, Taylor would be a solid depth piece.
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