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Darrion Williams, Elijah Hawkins, JT Toppin lead Texas Tech over Arkansas-Pine Bluff 98-64

Darrion Williams scored 19 points, Elijah Hawkins and JT Toppin posted double-doubles, and Texas Tech breezed to a 98-64 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pours in season-high 19 points Williams recorded 19 points (8-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals across 26 minutes during Monday's 98-64 win over UAPB.

Impact Williams shot an efficient 8-11 from the floor including 2-4 from behind the arc to contribute a season-high 19 points. The junior forward also chipped in four boards, four assists and two steals in a solid all-around effort. While he's not matched his ball-distribution figures from the first two games when he posted 19 assists, he's still contributed a solid seven assists over the last two, maintaining this added element to his repertoire. In total through four games, Williams has averaged 28 minutes per game, contributing 14.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 1.5 steals.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Expanding offensive repertoire Williams produced eight points (1-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds and 11 assists across 37 minutes during Friday's 86-65 victory over Northwestern State.

Impact Williams struggled significantly from the field yet still had a major positive impact for the Red Raiders, collecting eight boards and a career-high 11 assists. Williams averaged 11.4 points and 7.5 rebounds and an incremental step forward this season would be expected. However, the assist totals through two games are eye opening as he has 17 through two games after having averaged 2.7 and 2.5 assists during his first two collegiate seasons. It was not expected that he would be the primary ball distributor for Texas Tech, but that's exactly what he's been through two games. If this new role continues for Williams, he will be one of the true breakout fantasy in the country this season.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play in first round Williams (ankle) is expected to play during No. 6 Texas Tech's first-round game Thursday against North Carolina State, per Matthew Conner of Wreck'Em Red.

Impact Williams sprained one of his ankles during Texas Tech's game Thursday against BYU, which caused him to sit out quite an embarrassing loss the Red Raiders suffered a day later against Houston. They will need him to be healthy to maximize their chances of an upset and go far in the 2024 NCAA Tournament. Williams has provided much of the Red Raiders' recent scoring and rebounding, as indicated by 16.2 points and 9.4 rebounds he averaged across his last 10 games before the aforementioned injury.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

From Kansas to Marquette, health could help to decide NCAA Tournament

Players' health could help to decide this year's NCAA Tournament with many top-seeded and bubble teams not at 100 percent.

MARCH 18

Optimistic for NCAA Tournament Coach Grant McCasland is optimistic that Williams, who sat out Friday's 82-59 loss to Houston with an apparent lower-body injury, will be ready for the NCAA Tournament, Nathan Gies...

Impact Williams apparently suffered the injury Thursday against BYU but managed to stay on the court and produce seven points and four boards across 28 minutes. He was unable to go for the Big 12 semifinal game the next day, however, though there appears to be optimism about his status for the remainder of the postseason. Averaging 11.4 points and 7.5 rebounds this season, the status of Williams will greatly affect Texas Tech's rest-of-season outlook, especially with Warren Washington (foot) already sidelined.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Posts ninth double-double Williams amassed 16 points (6-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and one steal over 25 minutes during Saturday's 78-68 win over Baylor.

Impact Williams needed just 25 minutes to post his ninth double-double of the season, missing just one shot from the field in the process. His numbers could have been bigger, but he was saddled with four fouls, which curtailed some of his court time. The sophomore forward has been on a tear to close the season, averaging 17.2 points, 9.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.7 steals while shooting 61.4% from the floor, 88.2% from the line and 64.3% from long range during the final 10 games. He'll look to continue this hot run into the Big 12 conference tournament, where Texas Tech has secured a top-four seed and a bye into the quarterfinals which will take place on Thursday.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Isaacs scores 19 points, Williams adds 18 to help Texas Tech roll past Oklahoma State 75-58 Pop Isaacs scored 19 points, Darrion Williams added 18 and Texas Tech jumped out early and cruised past Oklahoma State 75-58

MARCH 6 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

AP Player of the Week: Texas Tech's Darrion Williams was perfect in rout of Kansas

Texas Tech forward Darrion Williams is The Associated Press national men’s college basketball player of the week after a perfect shooting performance in a rout of then-No. 6 Kansas...

FEBRUARY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Darrion Williams (30 points) leads Texas Tech past No. 6 Kansas Darrion Williams scored a career-best 30 points on 12-of-12 shooting and collected 11 rebounds to lead Texas Tech to a 79-50 pummeling of No...

FEBRUARY 13 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Darrion Williams scores 30 to lead Texas Tech over No. 6 Kansas 79-50 Darrion Williams scored a career-high 30 points on 12-of-12 shooting, including four of Texas Tech’s 10 3-pointers, and the Red Raiders neve...

FEBRUARY 13 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Darrion Williams scores 30 points on perfect shooting as Texas Tech beats No. 6 Kansas 79-50

Darrion Williams scored a career-high 30 points on 12-of-12 shooting, including four of Texas Tech’s 10 3-pointers, and the Red Raiders never trailed in a 79-50 win over sixth-rank...

FEBRUARY 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fills up box score Williams accumulated 10 points (3-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, three blocks and two steals in 32 minutes before fouling out of Thursday's 72-70 victory over U...

Impact Williams filled up the statsheet on both ends, finishing one rebound short of a double-double while leading Texas Tech in boards, blocks and steals. He also added five fouls as he fouled out with two minutes left. Williams has started every game thus far for the Red Raiders, contributing 9.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, one assist, 1.6 steals and one block in 29.4 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

McMillian scores 17 points, Williams adds double-double as Texas Tech beats Texas A&M-CC 73-64

Chance McMillian scored 17 points, Darrion Williams added 10 points and 14 rebounds and Texas Tech beat Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 73-64

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Texas Tech adds Darrion Williams, Mountain West Freshman of the Year Darrion Williams, who won Mountain West Freshman of the Year honors at Nevada this past season, announced Tuesday he is transferring to Texa...

APRIL 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Nevada standout Darrion Williams entering transfer portal Nevada forward Darrion Williams, the Mountain West Freshman of the Year, is entering the transfer portal, according to multiple reports on S...

MARCH 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Nevada standout Darrion Williams entering transfer portal Nevada forward Darrion Williams, the Mountain West Freshman of the Year, is entering the transfer portal, according to multiple reports on S...

MARCH 25, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Hitting transfer portal Williams plans to enter the transfer portal this offseason, Joe Tipton of On3.com reports.

Impact Williams was extremely successful over 33 games with 30 starts with Nevada this season, averaging 7.6 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists en route to Mountain West Freshman of the Year honors. The 6-foot-6 forward also excelled on defense, logging 1.4 steals and 0.3 blocks per game. Williams' size and upward trajectory at a young age should make him a hot commodity on the transfer market this offseason.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Williams free throws allow Nevada to edge Fresno State 60-56 Darrion Williams hit two free throws with 23 seconds left to allow Nevada to hold off Fresno State, 60-56

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Williams free throws allow Nevada to edge Fresno State 60-56

Darrion Williams hit two free throws with 23 seconds left to allow Nevada to hold off Fresno State, 60-56

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records four steals Williams logged 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt), six rebounds, four steals and one assist across 32 minutes during Nevada's 74-65 loss Tuesday at San Diego State.

Impact Williams has 2.7 steals averaged across Nevada's first three games of 2023. Though this will be a developmental year for the freshman, fantasy managers should expect him to continue excelling defensively.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid performance in win Williams amassed 10 points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 80-69 victory over Colorado State.

Impact Doing a little bit of everything for the Wolfpack, the freshman is now averaging 6.8 points and 7.1 rebounds this season. The forward has been impressive on both sides of the ball as he now has 11 consecutive games with at least one steal. Expect Williams to continue to be a huge contributor on the defensive side.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shooting struggles in win Williams totaled six points (1-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and two steals in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 62-58 victory over Akron.

Impact The freshman has been turning heads, shooting 56.8 percent from the field and 52.9 percent from beyond the arc through the first seven games. Nevada has seen a little bit of everything from the 6-foot-6 forward, as he is averaging 8.7 points and 7.3 rebounds so far. Williams' athleticism is the real deal and his defense has been excellent, averaging 1.5 steals on the season. Expect more production from the offensive end as the freshman continues to get acclimated with his new team.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE