Darrion Williams has officially signed with Texas Tech for the 2026-27 season, marking his return to the program he left last year. Head coach Grant McCasland confirmed the signing, which comes after Williams spent the previous season at NC State.
Williams began his college career at Nevada before playing two seasons with Texas Tech. His All-Big 12 First Team junior year in Lubbock during the 2024-25 season saw him average 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.
At NC State, he led the team with an average of 14.0 points per game, contributing 151 rebounds, 92 assists, and 35 steals.
The opportunity for Williams to return stems from a recent ruling by a U.S. District Court judge in Colorado. The ruling allows players from the high school class of 2022, who have exhausted their fourth season of eligibility, to compete for a fifth season this year.
This decision has significant implications for college basketball, as it reshapes eligibility rules that were previously determined by governing bodies. The ruling has reopened rosters across the country, allowing programs like Texas Tech to incorporate veteran players into their lineups.
With Texas Tech set to begin play in the fall, the return of Williams.
