Texas Tech adds Darrion Williams and Jamichael Stillwell for fifth season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 10:03 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Texas Tech has signed Darrion Williams for a fifth season of college basketball following a court ruling allowing certain players an extra year of eligibility. Williams, who previously played for the Red Raiders from 2023-25, averaged 14.0 points per game last season at NC State. The team also announced the addition of Jamichael Stillwell, a transfer from UCF. Both players are eligible for the upcoming season after a U.S. District Court's decision that affects their high school class of 2022. This ruling is expected to face NCAA appeal soon.
- •Darrion Williams returns to Texas Tech after leading NC State in scoring.
- •Jamichael Stillwell transfers from UCF to Texas Tech.
- •Williams averaged 14.0 points per game last season.
- •Court ruling allows specific players to extend their eligibility.
- •NCAA plans to appeal the eligibility ruling.
- 10:03 PMYahoo Sports — Texas Tech signs 2 granted 5th basketball seasons, including former forward Darrion Williams
"Darrion Williams has signed with Texas Tech to play a fifth season of college basketball, taking advantage of a recent court ruling that granted some players one more year of NCAA eligibility. The Red Raiders on Friday announced the signings of Williams, a 6-foot-6 forward who previously played for them from 2023-25, and 6-8 transfer forward Jamichael Stillwell from UCF.
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