Darrion Williams returns to Texas Tech for fifth college basketball season

2 sources1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 8:17 PM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Darrion Williams returns to Texas Tech for fifth college basketball season
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Darrion Williams is returning to Texas Tech after a season at NC State, where he averaged 14 points per game. He originally played for the Red Raiders in 2024 and 2025 and has now signed back with the program following a preliminary injunction that allows him an extra year of eligibility. Williams began his career at Nevada before transferring. He earned All-Big 12 selections during his time with Texas Tech and was recognized for his performance in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. This return reunites him with head coach Grant McCasland in the Big 12 Conference, with the NCAA transfer portal now open until August 10 for eligible players.

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  • Darrion Williams transfers back to Texas Tech from NC State
  • He averaged 14 points per game at NC State
  • Williams previously played for Texas Tech in 2024 and 2025
  • The NCAA's preliminary injunction grants an extra eligibility year
  • Transfer portal open until August 10 for eligible players
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  • 8:17 PMYahoo SportsDarrion Williams has returned to Texas Tech basketball
  • 8:08 PMYahoo SportsDarrion Williams signs with Texas Tech for extra year of eligibility, returns after NC State stint
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Darrion Williams will return to Texas Tech, where he played two seasons earlier in his college basketball career, signing through the transfer portal as the school confirmed. He is now eligible for a fifth season thanks to a preliminary junction. Williams started his college basketball career at Nevada, playing one season for the Wolfpack where […]

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Darrion Williams is officially back with the Texas Tech basketball team.

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