Texas Tech basketball announces return of Donovan Atwell - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Texas Tech confirmed Atwell's return Monday evening, securing another key player for the upcoming college basketball season. This re-signing happened due to the NCAA's recent "five-for-five" legal rulings, a situation also helping the Red Raiders land talents like Jamichael Stillwell and Darrion Williams. Atwell previously shattered both the Texas Tech and Big 12 single-season three-point records, draining an astounding 130 total three-pointers, with 81 of those coming in tough conference matchups against other Big 12 contenders.

This news provides a major lift for Red Raider supporters across Lubbock, from the campus area to the South Plains Mall, all eager for a competitive team. Atwell's proven deep shooting threat instantly adds a vital scoring punch to the roster, helping solidify the lineup amidst a busy transfer portal period and making Tech a far more dangerous offensive threat.

That Tech can bring back a record-setting player under these new NCAA regulations signals a dramatic shift in how college teams build their rosters.