Overview
Darrion Williams won Nevada Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas before signing with Nevada. He started producing right away, averaging 7.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.4 steals in 30.5 minutes per game as a freshman on 41.6%/36.4%/79.5% shooting and taking home Mountain West Freshman of the Year. Williams transferred to Texas Tech and raised his game in the Big 12, posting 11.4 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.2 steals in 32.7 minutes per game as a sophomore on 49.4%/45.8%/87.5% splits, earning Third-Team All-Big 12 and All-Newcomer honors. His junior year brought a scoring leap to 15.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.3 steals in 30.0 minutes per game, shooting 43.9%/34.0%/83.6%, and a First-Team All-Big 12 selection. He transferred to NC State for his senior season and put up 14.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.1 steals in 30.0 minutes per game on 41.4%/40.4%/77.3% shooting, earning ACC All-Honorable Mention.
Career Highlights
- 2025-26 All-ACC Honorable Mention selection as a senior in his one season at NC State.
- Led NC State in scoring (14.0 ppg) and was second in rebounding (4.6 rpg) and assists (2.8 apg) in 2025-26.
- Shot 40.4% from three-point range as a senior and 38.8% over his four-year NCAA career.
- All-Big 12 First Team choice in 2024-25 and Third Team honoree in 2023-24 at Texas Tech.
- 2022-23 Mountain West Freshman of the Year in his one season at Nevada.
Analysis
Williams’ best NBA trait is his positional versatility wrapped in an NBA-ready frame. He does a little bit of everything. As a passer, he found cutters and shooters. His three-point stroke reached a new level as a senior, and he’s equally comfortable spotting up or popping out of ball screens. He’s more effective operating off the catch than creating off the dribble, but his midrange touch, post-up ability and pull-up game give him counters when defenses take away the three. Defensively, Williams’ broad shoulders and strength allow him to body up multiple positions, and he forces turnovers at a solid rate. The lateral quickness to stay in front of quicker guards is an area where he has room to grow, but the physical foundation and competitive motor are already there.
Projection
Williams projects as a high-IQ, multi-positional wing whose scoring versatility, three-point shooting and playmaking instincts make him a natural connective piece in an NBA rotation. His ability to screen, pass, shoot and defend across positions gives coaches lineup flexibility that is hard to find. His style of play can draw comparisons to NBA players like Tobias Harris, Royce O’Neale and James Posey.
— Profile by RotoWire.com with additional info from the official NBA Draft Media Guide