Throughout June and heading into the all-important July recruiting period, Jeff Goodman and Jeff Borzello will take a look at the summer checklists for the top 50 programs in college basketball, as revealed in Goodman's preseason ballot published in late May. Goodman and Borzello will show you each roster the way the coaches are looking at it, projecting graduation/NBA casualties and areas of need ahead of 2016-17. Below is the summer guide for the Texas A&M Aggies.
An index and schedule for the Summer Recruiting Bible series is located HERE.
Scholarship chart
Seniors (4): PG Anthony Collins, SG Alex Caruso, SF Danuel House, SF Jalen Jones
Juniors (2): PF Tavario Miller, C Dylan Johns
Sophomores (3): PG Alex Robinson, SG Peyton Allen, C Tonny Trocha-Morelos
Freshmen (4): SG Admon Gilder, SF D.J. Hogg, C Tyler Davis, C Elijah Thomas
Possible early entry losses after next season: None
Available scholarships for 2016: Three
Committed prospects for 2016 and beyond: PG J.J. Caldwell (No. 96 in ESPN 100, Houston Defenders, 2016)
Biggest needs for 2016-17: Scoring guard, combo forward
Must-haves: PG De'Aaron Fox (No. 10 in ESPN 100, Houston Hoops), SG Terrance Ferguson (No. 14, MWA Elite)
Targets: PG De'Aaron Fox (No. 10 in ESPN 100, Houston Hoops), SG Terrance Ferguson (No. 14, MWA Elite), SG Brandon Robinson (No. 76, Georgia Stars), C Jarrett Allen (No. 17, Texas PRO), C Marques Bolden (No. 15, Pro Skills), PF Romello White (No. 64, Stackhouse Elite), SF Robert Baker Jr., Game Elite), SG DeJon Jarreau (No. 60, Elfrid Payton Elite), PF Robert Williams (No. 54, Houston Hoops)
Summer Scenario
Texas A&M is looking to carry the momentum of its terrific 2015 class into the 2016 group. The Aggies made a significant impact in the state of Texas with their most recent class, and plenty of their targets are in-state once again. Billy Kennedy and his staff already reeled in J.J. Caldwell at point guard, which was a need. Moving forward, the Aggies are aiming high for guys like De'Aaron Fox, Terrance Ferguson, Jarrett Allen and Marques Bolden, hoping to snag a five-star stud in 2016. The biggest need will be scoring from the perimeter, as A&M is losing Alex Caruso, Danuel House and Jalen Jones -- three of the team's more consistent offensive players from this past season. Can the Aggies have another top-10 class in 2016? The targets are there.