A New Chapter in Texas
PJ Haggerty, the 21-year-old guard known for his prolific scoring ability, has officially announced his commitment to Texas A&M. This move marks the fifth time in five seasons that Haggerty has transferred between collegiate programs, as he looks to continue his career closer to his hometown of Crosby, Texas.
Impressive Collegiate Track Record
Haggerty’s journey through the college ranks has been defined by high production. During his most recent campaign with Kansas State, he established himself as a force on the court, ranking fourth nationally with an average of 23.4 points per game. His versatility was on full display as he shot 35% from beyond the arc, while contributing 5.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists per contest.
His collegiate path includes several notable stops:
- TCU: Appeared in six games as a freshman.
- Tulsa: Averaged 21.2 points per game following a redshirt year.
- Memphis: Excelled under coach Penny Hardaway, averaging 21.7 points and earning second-team All-American honors.
- Kansas State: Served as a primary offensive threat despite the team’s challenging 12-20 overall record.
Impact on the Aggies’ Roster
For Texas A&M, acquiring Haggerty is a significant boost to a program coming off a 22-12 season and an NCAA tournament appearance. The senior guard arrives at a critical time as head coach Bucky McMillan looks to reshape his rotation.
«Haggerty provides our up-tempo offense with a proven scorer,» observers note, following the departure of key guards Pop Isaacs and Rubén Dominguez, as well as the loss of seven graduating seniors.
With several of the nation's top scorers from last season entering the NBA Draft or exhausting their eligibility, Haggerty is positioned to be among the elite offensive players in the country as he joins the SEC program.