Darrion Williams has officially signed with Texas Tech for the 2026-27 season, marking his return to the program after a year at NC State. Head coach Grant McCasland confirmed the signing, which comes as a result of a recent court ruling.
Williams previously spent two seasons at Texas Tech, with his All-Big 12 First Team junior year in Lubbock during the 2024-25 season. He recorded averages of 15.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.6 assists, earning All-Big 12 First Team honors and helping the Red Raiders reach the Elite Eight in the 2025 NCAA Tournament.
Last season at NC State, he led the team with an average of 14.0 points per game, along with 151 rebounds, 92 assists, and 35 steals.
The recent U.S. District Court ruling in Colorado has significant implications for college basketball. It determined that players from the 2022 high school graduating class, who completed their fourth year of college eligibility this past spring, can compete for a fifth season this year.
This decision has allowed Texas Tech to bring back Williams and another player, Stillwell, despite the usual recruiting timeline having closed months earlier.
For Texas Tech fans, this means Williams is returning to the conference. Williams's previous performance sets a high standard for his return as the Red Raiders gear up for fall play.
