Texas Tech's Darrion Williams receives invite to 2025 NBA Draft Combine
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On Thursday, the NBA released its list of the 75 players that have been invited to the 2025 NBA Draft Combine, and Darrion Williams made the cut. Williams, who averaged 15.1 points and 5.5 rebounds for the Red Raiders last season, declared for the NBA Draft and entered his name into the transfer portal after last season in an effort to explore all options. And while it seems like the NBA is his preference at this point, Texas Tech fans remain hopeful that a return to Lubbock is still in the cards.
The NBA announced today that 75 players have been invited to the 2025 NBA Draft Combine, which will take place from May 11-18 at Wintrust Arena and the Marriott Marquis in Chicago.
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) May 2, 2025
Additionally, a select number of standout players from the 2025 NBA G League Elite Camp, which… pic.twitter.com/KlCy4tcvW8
Depending on what feedback Williams receives during the draft process, he may decide that another year of college ball is worth it. And with NIL playing such a big factor in today's college athletics, a program like Texas Tech could certainly offer a lucrative package in an effort to keep him home for one more season. But in order to do that, the Red Raiders will need to fight off other top programs like Kansas who are also in pursuit of the prolific forward.
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