Darrion Williams Commits to NC State: Wolfpack Add March Madness Star, Continue to Load up Under Will Wade
- Darrion Williams, a senior forward from Texas Tech, committed to NC State for the 2025-26 season on Thursday.
- Williams withdrew from the NBA Draft on May 20 after officially visiting NC State and considering other suitors like Kansas.
- Last season, Williams contributed across the board by scoring an average of just over 15 points per game, grabbing around 5.5 rebounds, and dishing out approximately 3.6 assists, while shooting close to 44% from the field and maintaining a career three-point shooting percentage near 38%.
- 247Sports ranked Williams as the No. 6 transfer, with scouting director Adam Finkelstein calling him a versatile big wing who can exploit mismatches.
- Williams is NC State coach Will Wade’s biggest transfer addition amid seven newcomers, aiming to strengthen the Wolfpack’s roster after several departures.
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Will Wade, NC State Add First Team All-Big 12 Superstar
NC State is rebuilding its basketball program quickly under first-year head coach Will Wade. The former VCU, LSU, and McNeese State head coach took over the Wolfpack earlier this offseason and has built an impressive roster since. On Thursday, he landed arguably his biggest recruit since joining the ACC. Wade and his staff brought in Darrion Williams, a First Team All-Big 12 performer from last season at Texas Tech. Joe Tipton of On3 broke the n…
Darrion Williams to NC State: Impact analysis and transformative potential
The commitment of Darrion Williams to NC State under Coach Will Wade represents a pivotal moment for the program’s trajectory. Standing at 6-foot-6 and weighing 225 pounds, Williams isn’t merely another roster addition but a strategic acquisition poised to elevate the Wolfpack’s competitive potential. As basketball enthusiasts and analysts evaluate this development, the implications extend far beyond simple statistics, pointing toward a transfor…
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