Darius Acuff Jr. Emerges as Arkansas’s Next NBA Draft Darling
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Freshman guard Darius Acuff Jr. of Arkansas has vaulted into NBA draft chatter after leading in SEC and NCAA postseason scoring, including 30.2 PPG across five postseason games and a 36-point outing vs. High Point in the NCAA tournament. Calipari lauds him as a unique, potential future star, and Acuff has drawn top-10 draft buzz despite feeling overlooked this season. As Arkansas prepares for a Sweet 16 matchup with No. 1 Arizona, Acuff emphasizes winning over personal attention while continuing to grow as a leader; off the court, he’s gaining social media prominence and has earned a signature shoe with Reebok.
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