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Ranking the best players available in the college basketball transfer portal

FOX Sports' John Fanta ranks the best players available in the college basketball transfer portal.

APRIL 15

Darrion Williams predicted to make shock move to in-conference Big 12 basketball foe | Sporting News Currently rated as the fourth-best player in the transfer portal, Darrion Williams has a long list of suitors after him, ranging from in-con...

APRIL 15 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Texas Tech star Darrion Williams eyes BYU If you haven’t been paying attention to BYU basketball lately, now’s the time to start.

APRIL 13 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Texas Tech's Darrion Williams keeps options wide open with transfer portal, NBA Draft decisions | Sporting News A number of destinations could be next for Darrion Williams.

APRIL 8 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Enters transfer portal Williams has decided to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, Chris Hummer of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact While Williams also recently declared for the NBA Draft, he is keeping his options open by throwing his name in the transfer portal. The junior forward averaged 15.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.3 steals on 30.0 minutes across 34 starts during the 2024-25 campaign.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Declares for draft Williams has declared for the 2025 NBA Draft while retaining his collegiate eligibility, per Jonathan Givony of ESPN.com.

Impact Williams will look for an opportunity with an NBA team during the upcoming NBA Draft process after averaging 15.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.3 steals across 30.0 minutes in 34 games for the Red Raiders this past season. As its currently unlikely he will get drafted, the 6-foot-6 forward will also enter the transfer portal to explore other collegiate options.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Stay, Go, Hello: Texas Tech and Grant McCasland look to rebuild, reload after the success of 2024-25 season The NBA decisions of JT Toppin and Darrion Williams loom large, but here's a look at who is leaving, who has a decision to make, and what Te...

MARCH 31 • 247SPORTS.COM

Texas Tech is victimized by the same kind of late rally that got the Red Raiders to the Elite Eight

This time, Texas Tech gave up the game with a collapse down the stretch in the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Great performance in tourney exit Williams ended Saturday's 84-79 loss to Florida with 23 points (9-18 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, one assist and three steals in 31 minutes.

Impact Williams closed out a strong run through the NCAA Tournament by leading Texas Tech with 23 points as their season came to a close just five points short of their second ever appearance in the Final Four. The first-team All-Big 12 performer, who hit the two biggest shots of the season for the Red Raiders during the Sweet 16, recorded at least 20 points in three of four contests during the tournament, averaging 21.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.0 steals across 32.0 minutes. Williams retains one more year of eligibility should he decide to return for his senior season.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Texas Tech prepares for top-seeded Florida in the Elite Eight following March Madness comeback

As gratifying as it was to engineer a memorable March Madness comeback, Texas Tech knows there’s an even tougher task ahead if the Red Raiders want to reach the Final Four

MARCH 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Texas Tech rallies from 16 down to beat Arkansas in first OT game in March Madness

Darrion Williams could barely make a shot for the first 30 minutes. He didn't miss when it mattered most, sending Texas Tech to an improbabl...

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...

MARCH 28 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Texas Tech uses furious rally to beat Arkansas in OT and advance to March Madness Elite Eight Darrion Williams scored the tie-breaking basket with 7.3 seconds left in overtime after tying the game with a 3-pointer in the closing secon...

MARCH 28 • NYPOST.COM

Texas Tech rallies from 16 points down to beat Arkansas 85-83 in first OT game in March Madness

Darrion Williams scored to break a tie with 7.3 seconds left in overtime after tying the game with a 3-pointer in the closing seconds of regulation to lead Texas Tech to an 85-83 w...

MARCH 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hits game-winner versus Arkansas Williams recorded 20 points (8-26 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and three steals across 38 minutes in Thursday's 85-83 overtime win over Arkansas.

Impact Williams hit the game-winning layup over two defenders with seven seconds remaining in overtime, completing a 16-point comeback to advance to the Elite Eight. He would not have even had the chance to win the game had he not hit a three-pointer with nine seconds left in regulation to tie the game at 72 apiece. Although it was far from his most efficient game from the field, he came through with the two biggest shots of the game. Next up he takes on Florida on Saturday with a spot in the Final Four on the line.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

2025 NCAA Men's Tournament injury updates: Cooper Flagg, Tyrese Hunter, more

Chance McMillan and Chad Baker-Mazara are among the key players questionable to continue in the 2025 NCAA Men's Tournament.

MARCH 24

After winning with a 3-point barrage in NCAA opener, Texas Tech goes inside to take apart Drake

Texas Tech won its NCAA Tournament opener against UNC Wilmington in part by lofting up a tourney-record 46 shots from beyond the 3-point arc

MARCH 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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 11...

MARCH 23 • KANSASCITY.COM

Williams, Toppin lead No. 3 seed Texas Tech into Sweet 16 with 77-64 victory over No. 11 seed Drake

Darrion Williams scored a season-high 28 points, JT Toppin had 25 points and 12 rebounds, and No. 3 seed Texas Tech beat No. 11 seed Drake 77-64 in the second round of the NCAA Tou...

MARCH 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Impressive performance in win Williams ended Saturday's 77-64 victory over Drake with 28 points (11-18 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, five assists and two steals across 29 minutes.

Impact Williams totaled a season-high 28 points as he finished with at least 5 rebounds in four consecutive outings. The junior forward has averaged 14.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.7 assists on 29.8 minutes across 31 appearances.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

No. 3 Texas Tech takes NCAA Tournament-record 46 3-pointers and beats No. 14 UNC Wilmington 82-72

Kerwin Walton scored a career-high 27 points and No. 3 seed Texas Tech attempted an NCAA Tournament-record 46 3-pointers in an 82-72 victory over No. 14 seed UNC Wilmington on Thur...

MARCH 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in starting five Williams (foot) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against UNC-Wilmington, RedRaiderSports.com reports.

Impact Williams will officially return to the starting unit after missing the Big 12 semifinal game versus Arizona last Friday with what seems to have been a minor foot injury. His return provides a huge boost for the Red Raiders, as the 6-6 junior is averaging 14.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.2 steals per contest.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Says he will play Thursday Williams (foot) says that he will play in Thursday's game versus UNC-Wilmington, Nathan Giese of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reports.

Impact During a press conference on Wednesday, Williams said that he will be ready to go for Thursday's first round matchup. He saw a lower-body injury flare up versus Baylor last Thursday, then missed Friday's Big 12 semifinal versus Arizona. He said that he is feeling better now and will give it a go to start off the NCAA Tournament. It's a big boost for the Red Raiders as he is averaging 14.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists in nearly 30 minutes per game.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

March Madness 'Region of Coaches' opens with Calipari vs. Self. Pitino could be next for winner

The stakes will be a lot lower this time around when Bill Self and John Calipari meet in March Madness

MARCH 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS