Darrion Williams

Darrion Williams (born April 23, 2003) is an American college basketball player for the Texas Tech Red Raiders of the Big 12 Conference. He previously played for the Nevada Wolf Pack and NC State Wolfpack.

Early life Williams was born on April 23, 2003, growing up in Sacramento, California and initially attended Capital Christian School. After his sophomore year, he transferred to Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. Williams' junior season at Bishop Gorman was canceled due to COVID-19. As a senior, he was named the Nevada Gatorade Player of the Year. Williams was rated a three-star recruit and committed to play college basketball at the University of Nevada, Reno. He averaged 7.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.4 steals per game and was named the Mountain West Conference Freshman of the Year. After the season, Williams entered the NCAA transfer portal.

Texas Tech In April 2023, Williams first transferred to play for Texas Tech. He averaged 11.4 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.2 steals per game and was named third-team All-Big 12 Conference.

NC State Williams entered the transfer portal and NBA draft on April 6, 2025, and withdrew from the NBA Draft on May 20. He committed to the North Carolina State Wolfpack on May 22.

Texas Tech (2nd stint) On August 7, 2026, Williams transferred to Texas Tech for a second time. He was granted a temporary restraining order against the NCAA and as a result granted a fifth season of eligibility after filing a lawsuit in the state of Texas.