In the case of Stillwell, he played his first two seasons in junior college at Miami Dade College and Butler Community College. Before transferring to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where he averaged a double-double a night for the Panthers before transferring to UCF last season.<\/p>\n
If Stillwell is granted a fifth year, he would bring much needed size and athleticism to Texas Tech Head Coach Grant McCasland and his team, which has gone through a lot of changes this offseason.<\/p>\n
The Red Raiders lost numerous key pieces that finished third in the Big 12 and made it all the way to the second round of the NCAA Tournament last season to the portal, aging out, or via the NBA Draft.<\/p>\n
Some of the biggest losses were forward LeJuan Watts who transferred to Washington, and forward Luke Bamgboye who stayed instate transferring to TCU. Both Watts and Bamgboye played vital roles down the stretch for Texas Tech after junior forward JT Toppin was injured late in the year with an ACL tear and missed the remainder of the season.<\/p>\n
Nevertheless, Tech has done well, recruiting guards to replace point guard Christian Anderson, who was selected 18th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets, and sophomore guard Jaylen Petty, who hit the portal and landed with UCLA.<\/p>\n
Tech acquired Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn from UNLV, Damarion Dennis from Wyoming, and Cruz Davis from Hofstra. However, if Stillwell is able to step on a college basketball court for what would be his fifth year, he would no doubt play a vital role for the Red Raiders in helping replace the size they lost via the portal.<\/p>\n
With Toppin coming back, Stillwell’s skill set fits what would be a blend of roles of what Watts and Bamgboye played for Tech last season. With the ability to fill in at the five, the 6 ‘8 forward has good vision to find open cutters to the basket in pick-and-roll roles. As well as has good ball handling skills for his size with the ability to fight for rebounds inside. Stillwell’s excellent record at the free throw line also would be a huge add for Texas Tech, as shooting at the charity stripe was an area that did hurt the Red Raiders down the stretch.<\/p>\n
He will need a grand injunction to grant him a fifth year of eligibility, his hearing is set for Thursday, July 30th.<\/p>\n
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