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10 things to know about Buzz Williams: A native Texan with high energy and extensive preparation

Texas A&M has hired Buzz Williams to be its next men's basketball coach.

Here are 10 things to know about the Aggies' next head man:

1. He's a native Texan

Born in Greenville, Williams grew up in the small town of Van Alstyne. Certainly the allure of returning to his home state had to be a factor in Williams' move to A&M. On Wednesday, A&M baseball coach Rob Childress said he hadn't met Williams before, but he would have to talk about Van Alstyne knocking out his high school in the playoffs during his senior year.