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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 adds Darrion Williams and Jamichael Stillwell for fifth season

Summary

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.

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•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.

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10:03 PMYahoo Sports — Texas Tech signs 2 granted 5th basketball seasons, including former forward Darrion Williams

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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.
— Yahoo Sports

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