East Texas A&M University Athletics

In his two seasons for the blue and gold, Darrell Waters helped the Lion men's basketball team to two 20-win seasons and two trips to the NCAA Tournament, including an Elite Eight appearance in the 1996-97 season. During his first season with the Lions, Waters led the team in scoring and earned First Team All-LSC honors. He would go on to lead the Lions to the South Central Region championship and a trip to the Elite Eight. He was named the 1996-97 South Central Region Player of the Year. During his senior season, Waters elevated his game even higher, earning the LSC Most Valuable Player award and Third Team All-America honors from the National Association of Basketball Coaches. He led the Lions to a share of the LSC Championship and another berth into the NCAA Tournament. He was a two-time All-LSC selection and two-time All-Region selection. Waters would go on to have a long professional career in Australia.