The Nation Reacts to Texas Tech Forward Darrion Williams Committing to NC State!

NC State Men’s Basketball is in the national limelight this evening after news broke that Texas Tech Transfer Forward Darrion Williams committed to run with the Wolfpack.

Check out the reactions from national analysts on Williams committing to NC State.

Will Wade. American Gangster. https://t.co/onHvaQtfaY

— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) May 22, 2025

Huge pull by NC State — beating out the likes of Kansas and Ohio State to land one of the better portal gets this cycle. Will Wade now has a squad that will be expected to comfortably make the 2026 NCAA Tournament. https://t.co/LxZCcNWd2H

— Matt Norlander (@MattNorlander) May 22, 2025

Will Wade makes his biggest splash at NC State. Darrion Williams checks all the boxes. Defends multiple positions, can shoot it, can post up and attack mismatches. Plus, he’s a strong passer and will help find the shooters.

He’ll be a stud in the ACC. https://t.co/ps06VbflQc

— Sean Paul (@SeanPaulCBB) May 22, 2025

Darrion Williams commits to NC State
🔴⚫️#WPN Let’s Discuss. https://t.co/KNTr05uVNR pic.twitter.com/iJ3WqeqXoC

— Jamie Shaw (@JamieShaw5) May 22, 2025

Back in front of a computer for the first time in a few hours – and HELLO Will Wade.

Darrion Williams turns down Kansas and chooses NC State instead.

Wade hire has already paid off. Pack are a Top 3 team on paper in the ACC right now 😤🐺 https://t.co/DP2zupOxrS

— Aaron Torres (@Aaron_Torres) May 22, 2025

Of the many offseason storylines in college basketball, this is a big one and great for the ACC:

NC State is back on the map. Will Wade was such a program-changing hire and totally changes the dynamic and energy of the Wolf Pack.

— John Fanta (@John_Fanta) May 22, 2025

There was a lot of hype about Will Wade the recruiter when NC State gave him another high major opportunity. He’s proving that the hype is real after landing a major commitment from accomplished Texas Tech transfer Darrion Williams. https://t.co/Nvggytg4TQ pic.twitter.com/hZhfFHwprC

— Eric Bossi (@ebosshoops) May 22, 2025