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RALEIGH — NC State head coach Will Wade and star forward Darrion Williams sat down before the season opener against NC Central. The coach told his player he didn't need him to be "Superman," but rather just be a winning player for the Wolfpack.

College Basketball News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / November 19

Darrion Williams Earns Spot on Prestigious National Watch List

The preseason accolades keep piling up for NC State Wolfpack forward Darrion Williams. The senior transfer from Texas Tech University has added another honor to his growing collection.

College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / October 16

Two 2026 NBA Draft Prospects Earn Preseason Conference Player of the Year

College basketball season is just a few weeks away. After a long wait since Florida's national title victory in April, teams are finally returning to the court, as "secret scrimmages" and televised exhibition matchups have started back up.

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College Basketball News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / October 14

Why Darrion Williams Was Named ACC Preseason Player of the Year

RALEIGH — NC State forward Darrion Williams was officially named the preseason ACC Player of the Year on Tuesday after voters made their selections at ACC Tipoff last week.

College Basketball News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / October 10

Why Does Darrion Williams 'Hate' UNC?

RALEIGH — Since 2020, NC State has only beaten North Carolina three times, while the Tar Heels have taken down the Wolfpack in 10 different matchups. The rivalry received some much-needed life when NC State hired Will Wade as the new head coach, bringing a fiery new adversary into the fold.

College Basketball News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / October 9

Why Does Darrion Williams 'Hate' UNC?

College Basketball News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / September 24

Despite Missing First Practice, Williams Ready For Major Role With Wolfpack

RALEIGH — NC State began its official practices for the 2025-26 season, the first under head coach Will Wade, on Monday afternoon. However, the Wolfpack missed one of its key contributors for the contact portions of practice.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / May 23

Five-Star Transfer Portal Player Sends Clear Message After Final Decision

The transfer portal activity in men’s college basketball continues to heat up as June approaches. With school years wrapping up, the scramble intensifies for players seeking new homes.

College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / May 22

NC State Lands Massive Transfer Portal Addition

There are still several big-name transfers who have yet to decide where they will play next season, either in college or in the NBA. RJ Luis entered the portal early on, but still could remain in the NBA draft.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / May 21

BYU Basketball reportedly still in the running for five-star stud

Could BYU pull off one of the biggest transfer portal wins of the offseason? The buzz is back in Provo, and this time, it’s surrounding one of the most electric names still on the board: Darrion Williams.

College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / May 21

Former Texas Tech Star Darrion Williams Withdraws from 2025 NBA Draft

The 2025 NBA Draft is right around the corner, with around a month left until the event. As the draft continues to creep closer, so does the deadline for players who still have collegiate eligibility to withdraw from the cycle and return to school.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / May 21

Rumors Circulate as Transfer Star Darrion Williams Visits Kansas

All eyes are on Darrion Williams in Lawrence, Kansas, after the former Texas Tech star withdrew from the 2025 NBA Draft to return to college. As he looks for a new school to finish his college career with, the Jayhawks remain firmly in the mix with a recent update.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / May 20

Report: Darrion Williams withdraws from NBA draft, remains in portal

The college basketball transfer portal retained one of its marquee names with Darrion Williams reportedly withdrawing from the NBA draft. After earning First Team All-Big 12 honors as a junior at Texas Tech, Williams was one of several players who tested the NBA draft waters while remaining in the NCAA transfer portal.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Hoops Rumors / May 20

Versatile forward withdraws from NBA Draft, but which college program will land him in transfer portal?

The 22-year-old wing, who spent the past two seasons at Texas Tech following a freshman year at Nevada, is currently in the transfer portal for his senior season.

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College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / May 12

Kansas Transfer Target Participating in NBA Draft Combine 5x5 Scrimmages

The Kansas Jayhawks have been quiet in the transfer portal for the past few weeks, but that is partially because they have yet to learn the status of a leading target.

College Basketball News / NIL on SI / March 29

Texas Tech Star Signs Buffalo Wild Wings NIL Deal After March Madness Game-Winner

The world of name, image and likeness deals move fast, especially when it comes to March Madness. On Thursday night, Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Darrion Williams had a huge game.

College Basketball News / The Spun / March 28

Jay Williams Reveals Mistake John Calipari Made During Arkansas Loss

Arkansas had things well under control against Texas Tech during Thursday night's Sweet 16 game until it didn't. Arkansas had a 16-point lead at one point and was on its way to a win before blowing it in the second half.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 28

Texas Tech’s Darrion Williams drops S-bomb in postgame interview

Texas Tech’s comeback win over Arkansas on Thursday night had the Red Raiders’ players so hyped that one of them dropped a curse word during his postgame interview.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 28

Dramatic comeback lifts Texas Tech over Arkansas in OT

SAN FRANCISCO --Darrion Williams scored on a driving layup with seven seconds left in overtime, putting the best possible finish on a rough individual night and lifting Texas Tech to an 85-83 victory over Arkansas on Thursday in an NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 contest.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 28

Texas Tech surges back, beats Arkansas in OT to advance to Elite Eight

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College Basketball News / Total Apex Sports / March 24

Arkansas Vs. Texas Tech Sweet 16 Preview | 2025 NCAA Tournament

No. 10 seed in the West Region Arkansas Razorbacks (22-13) will take on No. 3 seed Texas Tech Red Raiders (27-8) in the Sweet 16 of the 2025 NCAA Tournament.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 22

Darrion Williams, JT Toppin power Texas Tech past Drake to Sweet 16

Darrion Williams scored 28 points and JT Toppin added 25 points and 12 rebounds to help third-seeded Texas Tech post a 77-64 victory over 11th-seeded Drake on Saturday in West Region second-round play at Wichita, Kan.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 23

Men's NCAA Tournament Round of 32 winners, losers: Big 12 owns the day

Half of this year's Sweet 16 is set. Saturday was another day of mostly chalk in the 2025 men's NCAA Tournament, with one notable exception.

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 4

Darrion Williams helps Texas Tech dismantle Utah

Darrion Williams led a balanced attack by scoring 19 points with nine assists to help lift Texas Tech to a 93-65 road win over Utah on Saturday in Salt Lake City.

College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / December 17, 2024

Texas Tech's Darrion Williams Making Push as Versatile Wing Prospect

Texas Tech has looked like a very strong and well-rounded team so far this season, and one of the biggest reasons for this is the versatile play of junior wing Darrion Williams.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Athlon Sports / November 22, 2024

Red Raiders Fall to Saint Joseph's in Legends Classic; Syracuse Next

After a last-second shot by Darrion Williams rimmed out as time expired, the Texas Tech Red Raiders fell 78-77 to the Saint Joseph's Hawks at the UKG Legends Classic at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Tech (4-1) now prepares for Syracuse (3-1) at 6 p.m.