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Officially Signed: Darrion Williams - Texas Tech Red Raiders
Former All-Big 12 First Team forward Darrion Williams is officially returning to the Texas Tech Red Raiders for the 2026-27 season. Coach Grant McCasland announced Williams' signing today, bringing back a familiar face who spent two seasons here previously.
Coach Grant McCasland announced Williams' signing today, bringing back a familiar face who spent two seasons here previously. Last year, Williams led NC State in scoring with 14.0 points per game, also adding 151 rebounds and 92 assists before making his way back to the 806. This move has been a major topic on message boards and coffee shop conversations around Lubbock, especially near campus. During his last stint in Lubbock, Williams was instrumental in the Red Raiders' 2025 NCAA Elite Eight run. He earned All-Big 12 First Team honors that junior season, averaging 15.1 points and nearly four rebounds a contest. He originally started his college career at Nevada as a freshman, then came to Tech for two seasons before his year at NC State.
This signing instantly raises expectations for Red Raider fans planning trips down University Avenue to the United Supermarkets Arena. Bringing back a player who previously helped Tech reach the Elite Eight immediately signals the program's ambitions for a deep tournament run. It means a proven scorer and a familiar face will once again lead the charge on the court, offering a significant boost to the roster.
His journey from Nevada, to Tech, to NC State, and now back to Lubbock, covers thousands of miles just to return home.