Kansas Transfer Target Darrion Williams: What He Could Bring and How He Would Fit

Kansas had a trio of solid finds in the portal with wing Tre White and guards Jayden Dawson and Melvin Council Jr., and put together a superb high school class with wings Samis Calderon and Corbin Allen, and headlined by top-ranked prospect Darryn Peterson.

Still, questions continue to swirl around Kansas’ lineup. While the perimeter appears to be largely taken care of, the Jayhawks frontcourt lacks depth. 

Can Illinois transfer Tre White start – and effectively defend – at the four?

If Bryson Tiller is backing up Flory Bidunga at the five, then who can give White a breather?

Fortunately, Bill Self and Co. have time to figure out what the answers are to those questions, or more specifically, who the answer is.

Perhaps no option better quells all of Kansas’ frontcourt woes than Texas Tech transfer Darrion Williams. While the 6-foot-6 forward remains in the NBA Draft, his well-documented draft combine struggles point towards a return to the college game.

If he decides to withdraw from the draft, expect Self and his staff to make Williams their No. 1 priority.

Here’s what Williams could bring to Lawrence.

Kansas on SI recruiting take: Darrion Williams

A versatile, big-bodied forward (225 pounds), Williams can score in a variety of ways. With a career three-point percentage of 37.9 over his three collegiate seasons, Williams is a proven shooter and has knocked down at least 1.1 triples per game every season.