Spurred by late-game poise and heroics from Jalen Jones, Danuel House, Alex Caruso and Anthony Collins, Texas A&M on Saturday overcame a double-digit deficit with a furious second-half rally to defeat UT, 92-88, and stay perfect in SEC play.

Texas A&M hit the Reed Arena court on Saturday seeking to make a statement. That's exactly what it did. With 28 points from Jalen Jones and a record-setting night from Alex Caruso leading the way, the Aggies opened SEC play 1-0 in dominant fashion.

Against an overmatched opponent, Texas A&M on Tuesday did exactly what it should have. In the little the Aggies failed to accomplish — and the play of their young, emerging stars — they flashed the potential they'll now take into conference play at 10-2.

Led by Danuel House, Jalen Jones and Tyler Davis, No. 24 Texas A&M avenged last season's loss against an old foe in an 80-61 waxing of No. 16 Baylor on Saturday night. In the process, the Aggies moved to 3-0 against Big 12 teams this season.

There's no lack of familiarity between the programs, nor love lost. However, this time the stakes may be higher. When Texas A&M hosts Baylor on Saturday, the battle of the boards will likely again make the difference.

In moving to 2-0 on the season against Big 12 teams, Texas A&M did more than hold off late charges by a feisty Kansas State team — it flashed a winning formula against a quality opponent. With Baylor up next, the key will be shoring up the few areas that are still lacking.

All through a 6-0 start and a run to the Battle4Atlantis final, Texas A&M looked like the real deal. Since then, it's looked anything but. Saturday's tilt with 7-1 Kansas State will reveal whether the struggles were from fatigue or all too real — and, thus, the season's ultimate potential.

If there's any single biggest takeaway from Texas A&M's Wednesday night victory over Florida Gulf Coast, it is that the Aggies appeared to lose focus yet still won by 10 points. However, there are lessons to be taken to heart before heading to Arizona State.

The Battle4Atlantis championship game matched Texas A&M against the Syracuse Orange. The Aggies lost in th finals, but their overall performance through the three day tournament was eye opening.

In their first game as a top-25 ranked team, the Aggies came away with a big first-round win over the Texas Longhorns at the Battle 4 Atlantis in the Bahamas — led by senior Danuel House and anchored by true freshman Tyler Davis.

The Aggies took control early on Wednesday and, despite several runs by the Longhorns, never relinquished it. Danuel House scored 19 to lead another balanced effort from No. 25 Texas A&M, which moved to 5-0 with a 84-73 defeat of its old rival.

The time for tuning up is over. Next up for Texas A&M: the Battle 4 Atlantis and an opening tilt with the Longhorns. In facing a different style in Saturday's 75-47 win, the Aggies learned a bit more about the team they make.

Thursday brought a familiar formula for Texas A&M: jump out to an early lead and pour the points on until the game's conclusion. The Aggies continue to learn about themselves during their 3-0 start — and the lessons against A&M Corpus Christi were encouraging.

For the first time all season, Texas A&M failed to reach triple digits in scoring. It was about the only thing the Aggies failed to do on Thursday. In a dominant win over Texas A&M Corpus Christi, Billy Kennedy's squad saw a few of its emerging playmakers take another step.

Much attention has been focused on Texas A&M's exciting freshman class, but on Monday night the Aggies' seniors reminded onlookers what they can do. Eleven Aggies scored in a dominant victory that propelled A&M to 2-0 on the season.

Indeed, it's only one game — and the focus must quickly turn to the next. Still, on Friday night in a 104-64 victory over USC Upstate, Texas A&M and its hyped freshman class provided a glimpse of depth and scoring ability that should excite many.

In its season-opener Texas A&M got double-digit games from six Aggies, including all four freshmen — and senior Danuel House. Following the 104-64 win against South Carolina Upstate, House summed up the new-look Aggies.

The first look at the 2015-2016 Texas A&M men's basketball team came Wednesday night in Reed Arena, featuring reason for high hopes about both the season and the potential of the Aggies' impact freshman class.