After six seasons, Texas A&M head coach Buzz Williams departed the program to take over the Maryland Terrapins. As a result, several players entered the transfer portal, led by incoming senior forward Pharrel Payne and, as of Thursday, fellow senior forward Solomon Washington.
Both players were the final dominoes among a 2024-2025 roster wholly depleted due to graduation, with eight seniors leaving. Texas A&M's all-time leading scorer, Wade Taylor IV, led the way, followed by forward Henry Coleman and Andersson Garcia. However, there was always a slim chance that Payne would wait and see who Athletic Director Trev Alberts hired but would likely follow Williams to College Park.
Solomon Washington's three-year Texas A&M career has been highlighted by elite defense, while his scoring has improved over the last two. Last season, the Louisiana native averaged 4.7 PPG and 5.1 RPG, which isn't prolific on paper, but his impact was notable every time he stepped on the court.
There's always a slim chance that Washington could return to the Aggies, barring the program's future hire, but no one can blame a player for looking out for his future. Only two players remain on Texas A&M's roster: Forwards Chris McDermott and George Turkson Jr.
Solomon Washington has entered the transfer portal.
— Luke Evangelist (@lukeevangelist_) April 3, 2025
The junior forward averaged 4.7 PPG and 5.1 RPG as the heart and soul of A&M’s defense.
He’ll have one year of eligibility left. pic.twitter.com/j3MEeCzfit
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