5 Reasons Why Texas A&M Aggies Will Make the 2015 NCAA Tournament By Tim Letcher PREV NEXT 5 Reasons Why Texas A&M Aggies Will Make the 2015 NCAA Tournament Derick E. Hingle, USA TODAY SPORTS The Texas A&M Aggies have been better than expected in 2015, finishing the regular season with a 20-10 record, including an 11-7 mark in the SEC. Head coach Billy Kennedy has done a tremendous job with his team and they could be a threat in the postseason. There's no question that the Aggies belong in the NCAA Tournament, and here are five reasons why. 5. Strength of Schedule Troy Taormina, USA TODAY SPORTS 5. Strength of Schedule The Aggies have played a tough schedule, especially in non-conference play. At least two of A&M's non-conference opponents should be in the NCAA Tournament field (Baylor, Dayton). The Aggies also had a tough SEC schedule. 4. Strong Defense Kim Klement, USA TODAY SPORTS 4. Strong Defense Texas A&M will guard its opponents. The Aggies give up just 62.1 points per game, which is 65th in the nation. Defensive teams should be rewarded with postseason bids. 3. Style of Play Kim Klement, USA TODAY SPORTS 3. Style of Play Anyone who has seen A&M play this season has enjoyed watching them play.The Aggies play as a team and are good passers. In fact, A&M is 46th in the country, averaging 14.7 assists per game. 2. They Almost Beat Kentucky Troy Taormina, USA TODAY SPORTS 2. They Almost Beat Kentucky It's true, they didn't beat Kentucky, but they stretched the Wildcats further than any opponent this season. It took double overtime for the Wildcats to escape College Station with a 70-64 win on January 10. 1. Dynamic Scorers Troy Taormina, USA TODAY SPORTS 1. Dynamic Scorers Many fans may have never heard of Danuel House or Jalen Jones, but give them a chance. Either of these players could explode and have a huge night at any point, making this team even more fun to watch. Teams in this article » Texas A&M Aggies Share You May Also Like Related Stories Iowa State vs. Texas A&M: College Basketball Game Preview, Prediction, TV Schedule LSU vs. Texas A&M College Basketball Game Preview, Prediction, TV Schedule Florida vs. Texas A&M College Basketball Game Preview, Prediction, TV Schedule Baylor vs. Texas A&M: College Basketball Game Preview, Prediction, TV Schedule Kansas State vs. Texas A&M College Basketball Game Preview, Prediction, TV Schedule Texas A&M vs. Arizona State College Basketball Preview, TV Schedule, Prediction