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Washington won the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft lottery as AJ Dybantsa positions himself to be the top pick in a deep class that also features Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, Caleb Wilson and Darius Acuff Jr, with teams weighing workouts, medicals and interviews to determine final selections.
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.
No. 4 seed Arkansas outlasted 12th-seeded High Point 94-88 in Portland to reach the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16. Darius Acuff Jr. scored 36 points with 6 assists, breaking the Razorbacks’ single-season scoring record, while Meleek Thomas added 19. Rob Martin poured in 30 for High Point as the game featured 15 lead changes and six ties before Arkansas pulled away in the final minutes to set up a matchup with the Arizona–Utah State winner in San Jose.
The New York Post projects the Arkansas Razorbacks to make a deep run in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, led by Darius Acuff Jr. and a high-scoring offense under coach John Calipari. As the No. 4 seed in the West, Arkansas opens with Hawaii and, if successful, could meet Arizona in the Sweet Sixteen, with potential Elite Eight showdowns against Purdue or Gonzaga; bettors are eyeing Sweet Sixteen, Elite Eight, and West Region titles with favorable odds.
ESPN analyst Seth Greenberg revealed his top five players for the 2026 Men’s March Madness, highlighting Cameron Boozer (Duke), Darius Acuff Jr. (Arkansas), AJ Dybantsa (BYU), Keaton Wagler (Illinois), and Darryn Peterson (Kansas) as potential game-changers with elite scoring, versatility and NBA upside, while noting questions about fit, health, and how well they’ll carry their teams through the tournament.