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Donovan Atwell returns to Texas Tech for fifth season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 2:06 AM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Donovan Atwell returns to Texas Tech for fifth season
Summary

Texas Tech forward Donovan Atwell is officially back for his fifth college season after a court ruling allowed players from the Class of 2022 to gain an additional year of eligibility. Atwell previously played three years at UNC-Greensboro before joining Texas Tech for the 2025-26 season, where he made a significant impact by averaging 13.5 points and shooting 45.8% from beyond the arc. He set a Texas Tech single-season record with 130 three-pointers last season. Along with Atwell, teammates Darrion Williams and Jamichael Stillwell also received eligibility extensions, providing a boost to the Red Raiders' roster late in the summer.

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  • •Atwell officially announced his return on August 18, 2026.
  • •He averaged 13.5 points and shot 45.8% from 3-point range last season.
  • •Atwell holds Texas Tech's single-season record with 130 three-pointers.
  • •The court ruling allowed Class of 2022 athletes additional eligibility.
  • •Three players, including Atwell, boosted the Red Raiders' roster this summer.
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  • 2:06 AMYahoo Sports — Record-setting sharpshooter Donovan Atwell back with Texas Tech for fifth year
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Atwell is one of many players from the Class of 2022 who were recently granted a fifth season of eligibility with a court ruling.

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