Darius Acuff Jr.

Created on 8/5/25.  Written by Alan Lu.

Height: 6-2
Weight: 180
College: Arkansas
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 11/16/2006

2026 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 5
Projected Draft Range: Lottery
2026 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 7 by the Sacramento Kings

Pros:

Gifted shooter
Solid scorer off the dribble
Solid playmaker
Good athlete

Cons:

Needs to improve his rebounding
Can have lapses defensively
A bit undersized for his position

Summary:

Darius Acuff Jr. is an agile, skilled guard that had a terrific freshman season at Arkansas. He is a sharpshooter that can score the basketball in a variety of ways and run the point. He is a talented prospect that could end up being a lottery pick in the 2026 draft.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
YouTube’s Highlights of the 11/27/25 Arkansas-Duke Game via CBS Sports

Games Scouted:
4/1/25 2025 McDonald’s High School All-American Game
4/12/25 2025 Nike Hoop Summit
4/18/25 2025 Jordan Brand Classic

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