The team's head coach was Billy Kennedy, who was in his second season at Texas A&M.

The team played their home games at the Reed Arena in College Station, Texas and played in its first season as a member of the Southeastern Conference.

On 21 December 2012, Forward Keith Davis left the team.

The Aggies posted a record of 14–18 (4-14 Big XII) in the 2011–12 season and finished ninth in their last full season as a member of the Big XII.

The Aggies missed the NCAA Tournament for the first time in six seasons.