Darrion Williams has officially signed with Texas Tech for the 2026-27 season, marking his return to the program after a year spent at NC State. Head coach Grant McCasland confirmed the signing.
Williams began his college journey at Nevada before transferring to Texas Tech, where he played two seasons. His year in Lubbock came during the 2024-25 season, when he averaged 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 circumstances surrounding Williams' return are tied to a recent U.S. District Court ruling in Colorado, which determined that players from the high school class of 2022 who have exhausted their fourth year of college eligibility are now eligible for a fifth season. This ruling has allowed Williams, along with another player, to re-enter the college basketball landscape after the traditional recruitment period had closed.
For Texas Tech and its supporters, Williams' return means Williams is back in the Big 12. Texas Tech will look to replicate their previous success with Williams on the roster.