
Darius Acuff Jr. Emerges as Arkansas’s Next NBA Draft Darling
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.


