Acie Law
A cold-blooded college star whose clutch shooting and leadership transformed Texas A&M basketball into a national story almost overnight.
Born 1985 (age 41)·American basketball player·Birthday: January 25·Millennials
Biography
Before Acie Law IV arrived in College Station, Texas A&M basketball was an afterthought. By the time he left, the program was a national contender, and he was its undisputed heart. A poised, powerful guard from Dallas, Law's career was a masterclass in rising to the moment. He etched his name into Aggie lore with 'The Shot'—a deep, falling-away three-pointer at the buzzer to beat rival Texas in 2006, a play that announced A&M's arrival. The following season, he led the Aggies to the Sweet Sixteen, earning consensus All-American honors and the nickname 'Captain Clutch' for his uncanny ability to seize games in the final minutes. His senior year was a storybook: he hit game-winners, dominated top-ranked Kansas, and turned Reed Arena into a fortress. Drafted 11th overall in 2007, his professional journey across the NBA and Europe was solid but never recaptured the magic of his college peak. His legacy, however, is permanent: his retired No. 1 jersey hangs as a testament to the player who made Aggie basketball matter.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Acie was born in 1985, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
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Acie's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1985Born
Live Aid concerts raise money for Ethiopian famine
Gas: $1.12/galHome: $62,900Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Careless Whisper" — Wham!Best Picture: Out of Africa
1990Started school
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1998Became a teenager
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2001Could drive
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2003Could vote
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Turned 21
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2015Turned 30
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2025Turned 40
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 41 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Hit 'The Shot,' a legendary buzzer-beating three-pointer to defeat the University of Texas in 2006, a defining moment for A&M basketball.
- Led Texas A&M to the NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen in 2007 and was named a consensus First-Team All-American.
- Had his No. 1 jersey retired by Texas A&M University for transforming the basketball program.
- Was selected 11th overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2007 NBA Draft.
Did You Know?
His full name is Acie Law IV, continuing a family naming tradition.
He won a gold medal with the USA Basketball team at the 2005 World University Games.
After his playing career, he served as the Director of Player Development for the Texas A&M men's basketball team.
“Big-time players make big-time plays in big-time games.”
