TEXAS A&M AGGIES
 Coach: Billy Gillispie  |  Record: 21-8

 
Overview: The Aggies have had an interesting roller coaster ride of a season. During the 2005 portion of the current schedule, the Aggies didn't lose, going 10-0 in November and December. But A&M stumbled to a 1-3 start in conference play. The good news for Aggies fans is that the team sucked it up coming down the stretch, winning their last seven regular season games to finish a respectable 10-6 in conference play. That streak included a 46-43 win over Texas that wasn't much higher scoring than the football game between the two schools this past season (a 40-29 Texas win).

Potential Difference Maker: A&M was probably relying too much on the inside-outside combo of center Joseph Jones and guard Acie Law in the first half of the season. But now, other players are coming out of their shells, a prime example being forward Marlon Pompey. The defensive stopper scored a career-high 17 points in the season finale against Texas Tech. It was his first double digit scoring effort since December.

On Offense: Deliberate in the half court really trying to go high/low and inside out. Acie Law has carried them on the perimeter and will make big shots.

On Defense: Tough, physical man to man defense that will play hard and make your offense work every possession.

Strength: This team plays extremely hard. Joseph Jones and Acie Law create and outstanding inside outside duo.

Weakness: Vanilla offense can be easy to guard. They have gotten into trouble trying to force feed the post. Who will step up besides Jones and Law

Key to Success: Grind it out controlling the tempo of the game. Create offense with their defense. Get Law and Jones on track early

How to Beat Them: Force them into an up-tempo style. Double team Law and Jones at every opportunity and keep running guys at them. Make someone else beat you.