- Joined
- May 8, 2002
- Posts
- 402,534
- Reaction score
- 43
Now that the ink is dry on Buzz Williams' new contract as head coach of Maryland basketball, it is time to say goodbye.
Williams left College Station after six years as the Texas A&M men's basketball head coach and a 2-3 record in the NCAA Tournament. All tournament appearances for the Aggies ended in the first weekend. He also coached the Aggies to the 2022 NIT championship, where they lost to Xavier 73-72.
With Williams moving on to another coaching job, he shared a statement to the social media app X thanking fans, current players, former players and school administrators.
"Words cannot describe how thankful I am for the past six years. Every relationship, every contribution, every Buzz's Bunch camp, all the historic things we accomplished together, and most importantly, that you welcomed myself and my family with open arms," he wrote.
For those unaware, the 12th Man is the fans of Texas A&M and "Buzz's Bunch" is Williams' non-profit organization to help children with special needs "fall in love with the game of basketball," according to the website.
More: Buzz Williams leaves for Maryland: 5 Texas A&M coaching candidates to watch
"The love and care of the people and this place is special and we will never forget our time here," Williams said.
Texas A&M finished 23-11 this season, highlighted by comeback wins on the road and an upset of No. 1-ranked Auburn, which is now in the Final Four. The Aggies also notched an NCAA Tournament win over Yale. Since Williams' departure, Pharrel Payne and Solomon Washington have entered the transfer portal.
Follow the American-Statesman on Facebook and X for more. Your subscription makes work like this possible. Get access to all of our best content with this tremendous offer.
This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Buzz Williams thanks 12th Man, Aggie nation after leaving for Maryland
Continue reading...
Williams left College Station after six years as the Texas A&M men's basketball head coach and a 2-3 record in the NCAA Tournament. All tournament appearances for the Aggies ended in the first weekend. He also coached the Aggies to the 2022 NIT championship, where they lost to Xavier 73-72.
With Williams moving on to another coaching job, he shared a statement to the social media app X thanking fans, current players, former players and school administrators.
"Words cannot describe how thankful I am for the past six years. Every relationship, every contribution, every Buzz's Bunch camp, all the historic things we accomplished together, and most importantly, that you welcomed myself and my family with open arms," he wrote.
For those unaware, the 12th Man is the fans of Texas A&M and "Buzz's Bunch" is Williams' non-profit organization to help children with special needs "fall in love with the game of basketball," according to the website.
More: Buzz Williams leaves for Maryland: 5 Texas A&M coaching candidates to watch
"The love and care of the people and this place is special and we will never forget our time here," Williams said.
Texas A&M finished 23-11 this season, highlighted by comeback wins on the road and an upset of No. 1-ranked Auburn, which is now in the Final Four. The Aggies also notched an NCAA Tournament win over Yale. Since Williams' departure, Pharrel Payne and Solomon Washington have entered the transfer portal.
Follow the American-Statesman on Facebook and X for more. Your subscription makes work like this possible. Get access to all of our best content with this tremendous offer.
This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Buzz Williams thanks 12th Man, Aggie nation after leaving for Maryland
Continue reading...
