Darius Acuff Jr. - College Basketball News & Rumors

Darius Acuff Jr. 2026 NBA Draft Combine tracker live updates, news on former Arkansas Razorbacks star | Sporting News The latest on Acuff from Chicago ahead of next month's draft.

MAY 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Four Razorbacks Could Go to NBA Begs Question Was Sweet 16 Enough? Darius Acuff is a lottery pick, three more Hogs are in draft so why did Arkansas get blown out by 21 in the Sweet 16?

APRIL 29 • SI.COM

Arkansas' Darius Acuff Jr. declares for NBA Draft | Sporting News The Arkansas Razorbacks' star freshman guard is headed to the next level.

APRIL 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Declares for NBA Draft Acuff has declared for the 2026 NBA Draft, he announced on NBA Today.

Impact To nobody's surprise, the star freshman Acuff will set his sights on the NBA after a dazzling season with Arkansas in which he averaged 23.5 points, 3.1 rebounds and 6.4 assists while shooting 48.4 percent from the field and 44 percent from deep. The 6-foot-3 point guard is expected to be a high lottery pick and should make an NBA franchise very happy.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Darius Acuff jr. just put together one of the best freshman seasons in the country Darius Acuff Jr. capped a dominant freshman season at Arkansas and now looks destined for the NBA after a standout March run.

MARCH 27 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

What's next for Darius Acuff Jr.? Explaining Arkansas freshman's NBA Draft stock | Sporting News Here's a look at what's to come for the Arkansas freshman.

MARCH 27 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Caps season with 28 points Acuff provided 28 points (8-19 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 11-14 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Thursday's 109-88 loss to Arizona.

Impact Acuff scored 88 points in three NCAA Tournament games, which is a record for a freshman. His best effort was not enough to counteract the extreme efficiency from Arizona. The 6-3 guard averaged 23.5 points on 48.4 percent from the field, 3.1 rebounds, and 6.4 assists. Should he decide to leave school, Acuff should be a lottery pick.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Arizona Wildcats take on the Arkansas Razorbacks in Sweet 16

The No. 2 Arizona Wildcats take on the No. 14 Arkansas Razorbacks in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 26 • Associated Press

'Killer mentality' makes Darius Acuff Jr. one of March Madness' top players There may be no player better in the clutch than Arkansas' Darius Acuff Jr., and that's thanks to the "killer mentality" he's developed.

MARCH 26 • USATODAY.COM

Arizona and Arkansas Sweet 16 matchup will be 1st with freshmen as both team's top 2 scorers

Coach John Calipari has made a career of relying on freshman stars to make long NCAA Tournament runs so the fact that he’s doing it again at Arkansas with Darius Acuff and Meleek T...

MARCH 25 • Associated Press

March Madness: Here's one thing you need to know about each of the 16 teams remaining in men's field

Florida isn’t around to defend its title anymore, but all the other top seeds in this year's NCAA Tournament are still around

MARCH 25 • Associated Press

Arizona meets Arkansas for Sweet 16 matchup

The No. 2 Arizona Wildcats and No. 14 Arkansas Razorbacks square off in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16

MARCH 25 • Associated Press

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MARCH 24 • DEADSPIN.COM

Acuff and Thomas started working on their chemistry even before starring for Arkansas

Arkansas freshmen Darius Acuff Jr. and Meleek Thomas were plotting their on-court relationship while still recruits

MARCH 24 • Associated Press

Darius Acuff Jr. secures historic Reebok partnership amid Arkansas' March Madness run March Madness has so far been delivering once again this year, with a number of college basketball stars making a name for themselves throug...

MARCH 24 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Bracket Reset: NCAA Tournament down to a Sweet 16 of high-majors

Cinderella has been kicked out of the dance early for the second straight season

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Darius Acuff Jr.'s March Madness surge shows what Kentucky basketball lost Darius Acuff Jr. and the Arkansas Razorbacks are surging into the Sweet 16, which shines a harsh light on the state of Kentucky basketball p...

MARCH 22 • FANSIDED.COM

Darius Acuff Jr. is Difference-Maker as Razorbacks Advance to Sweet 16 Arkansas struggles to put away upstart High Point but survives thanks to Acuff's 36 points

MARCH 22 • SI.COM

Scores sweet 36 points Acuff contributed 36 points (11-22 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 11-13 FT), one rebound, six assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Saturday's 94-88 win over High Point.

Impact Acuff's 817 points are the most in a single season by a Razorback, breaking Todd Day's previous record of 786 points. Arkansas had a battle on its hands against 12th seeded High Point before Acuff pushed the team ahead in the second half. The freshman guard has put up 60 points in his first two NCAA Tournament games and will look to continue the big scoring in the Sweet 16 against either Arizona or Utah State.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Darius Acuff Jr. stats today: How Arkansas star's offensive display vs. High Point guided Razorbacks to Sweet 16 | Sporting News The Razorbacks' lead scorer stepped up in a big way in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, also potentially boosting his NBA Draft stoc...

MARCH 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Acuff scores 36 as Arkansas holds off No. 12 seed High Point 94-88 to reach the Sweet 16

Darius Acuff Jr. had 36 points and six assists to help No. 4-seeded Arkansas survive a scare from 12th-seeded High Point with a 94-88 victory in the second round of the NCAA Tourna...

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

How to live stream High Point vs Arkansas: March Madness 2026 NCAA Tournament, TV channel After advancing through the first round, High Point faces Arkansas on Saturday in the 2026 NCAA Tournament with a trip to the Sweet 16 on th...

MARCH 22 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Arkansas Razorbacks and High Point Panthers play in NCAA Tournament second round

The No. 14 Arkansas Razorbacks square off against the High Point Panthers in the second round of the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

High Point looking for an encore after pulling off one March Madness upset

Now that No. 12 seed High Point busted brackets with a first-round NCAA Tournament victory over fifth-seeded Wisconsin, the Panthers -- along with unlikely hero Chase Johnston -- w...

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Arkansas Razorbacks play the High Point Panthers in second round

The No. 14 Arkansas Razorbacks and High Point Panthers meet in the NCAA Tournament second round

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

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Arizona Wildcats take on the Arkansas Razorbacks in Sweet 16

Arizona and Arkansas Sweet 16 matchup will be 1st with freshmen as both team's top 2 scorers

March Madness: Here's one thing you need to know about each of the 16 teams remaining in men's field

Arizona meets Arkansas for Sweet 16 matchup

Acuff and Thomas started working on their chemistry even before starring for Arkansas

Bracket Reset: NCAA Tournament down to a Sweet 16 of high-majors

Acuff scores 36 as Arkansas holds off No. 12 seed High Point 94-88 to reach the Sweet 16

Arkansas Razorbacks and High Point Panthers play in NCAA Tournament second round

High Point looking for an encore after pulling off one March Madness upset

Arkansas Razorbacks play the High Point Panthers in second round