On Thursday, new Texas A&M basketball coach Bucky McMillan landed his first commitment in the 2026 recruiting class, as elite four-star combo guard Neiko Mundey chose the Aggies over USC, Mississippi State, and several other programs. Ranked as the 44th-overall prospect in the cycle, Mundey is the highest-rated commitment for the program since former reserve guard Manny Obaseki.
Mundey is likely just the first domino to drop, now knowing that another recruiting target, 2026 four-star forward Ralph Scott, has narrowed down his options, now including Texas A&M among Purdue, Tennessee, and Houston, after canceling his visit to Syracuse. Entering his senior season at the prestigious IMG Academy, the 6’7″ wing is one of the more dominant scorers who has rapidly risen in the recruiting rankings.
Scott’s scoring production has increased every season, which is something McMillan and his staff have closely monitored this summer. Even before McMillan accepted the position, you can be sure he was paying attention to Scott’s rapid rise during his final season at Samford. Right now, landing at least two more commitments in the 2026 class is the goal, which would be a solid haul during McMillan’s first season.
Realistically, it will be challenging to compete with Purdue, Tennessee, and Houston, all considered blue-blood basketball programs, given that the Boilermakers and Cougars have played in the National Championship game over the last three seasons.
Still, McMillan shouldn’t be counted out, especially after landing over a dozen players from the transfer portal during his first offseason with the program.
According to 247Sports, Scott is currently positioned as the 35th-ranked prospect in the 2026 cycle, the 16th-ranked small forward, and the 8th-ranked prospect in Florida.
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