Texas A&M basketball has been in transition this offseason. New head coach Bucky McMillan is tasked with rebuilding a roster that lost significant talent after Buzz Williams’ departure to Maryland. McMillan, known for his high-tempo “Bucky Ball” style, has aggressively utilized the transfer portal to assemble a competitive squad.
Friday, the Aggies added a particularly intriguing piece: Ruben Domínguez, a 22-year-old Spanish shooting guard with four years of professional experience in Spain’s top-tier Liga Endesa. Reported by On3’s Joe Tipton, Domínguez’s commitment marks the 12th addition to Texas A&M’s roster this offseason.
Who Is Rubén Domínguez? Breaking Down The Spanish Shooter’s Skillset
Born in Spain, 6’6” shooting guard Rubén Domínguez has spent the last four years playing professionally, most recently with Bilbao Basket in the Liga Endesa, Spain’s premier basketball league. During the 2024-2025 season, Domínguez averaged six points per game. On Friday, he committed to the Aggies.
NEWS: Spanish shooting guard Ruben Dominguez has committed to Texas A&M, he told @On3sports.
The 6’6”, 22-year-old brings four years of pro experience to Bucky Ball, most recently competing for Bilbao Basket in Spain’s top basketball league.https://t.co/TUSex1NaUl pic.twitter.com/dZ4DtfDVQe
— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) June 6, 2025
His role with Bilbao was primarily as a perimeter threat, a skill that earned him the nickname “Spanish Sniper” among European basketball circles. While his scoring average might not jump off the page, his efficiency from deep, especially in a league known for physicality and defensive intensity, speaks volumes about his potential.
How Does Domínguez Fit Into Bucky McMillan’s System?
Bucky McMillan’s arrival at Texas A&M in April 2025 brought a new philosophy to Aggieland. Known for his “Bucky Ball” approach, McMillan emphasizes speed, pressing defense, and a high volume of three-point attempts.
His teams led the Southern Conference in pace during his tenure at Samford, averaging over 80 possessions per game in the 2024/2025 season.
This style, which McMillan himself described as “the kind of style that WINS, we just want to do it FASTER” in an interview, relies heavily on perimeter shooting to stretch defenses and create space for drives. It’s a system tailor-made for a player like Domínguez.
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Domínguez’s ability to space the floor will be crucial for a Texas A&M roster with several dynamic guards. The Aggies have added transfers like Creighton’s Pop Isaacs, a shifty point guard with a knack for creating shots, and NC State’s Marcus Hill, a scoring guard who averaged 11.5 points per game in the 2024/2025 season.
Domínguez’s catch-and-shoot prowess could complement these playmakers, giving them more room to operate while punishing defenses that collapse on penetration.
The SEC schedule will be unforgiving, with matchups against teams like Auburn, which boasts a top-10 recruiting class, and Tennessee, known for its suffocating defense. Domínguez’s ability to perform under pressure, honed through years in Liga Endesa, will be tested. Should he thrive, Texas A&M could emerge as a dark horse in the conference.
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