Texas A&M’s Rashaun Agee earns Portsmouth Invitational invite
Texas A&M forward Rashaun Agee has accepted an invite to the P.I.T, giving the All‑SEC standout a key chance to showcase his game for pro scouts.
Every few months the same debate resurfaces about which sport is the hardest to go pro in, especially for athletes who aren’t generational unicorns. That argument can go in circles forever, but one thing feels undeniable. Among the major American sports, breaking into the NBA straight out of college might be the toughest path of all.
Yes, there are dozens of professional leagues around the world, but if you want to make a real living playing basketball and you’re not in the G League, you’re almost certainly boarding a flight overseas. The NBA Draft selects only 60 players each year, a pool that includes international prospects and underclassmen. Even then, several of those 60 won’t make an NBA roster.
Still, that doesn’t mean the door is closed. Plenty of players have carved out their path the long way. Texas A&M fans have seen it firsthand this season with Quenton Jackson, who earned a multi‑year NBA contract with the Pacers , and Andersson Garcia, who recently signed a 10‑day deal with the Utah Jazz .
Neither was drafted. Both had to grind through the G League, starting with combines, workouts, and team invites as early as possible. Now, another Aggie is trying to follow that blueprint.