Throughout Wednesday’s episode of NBA At the moment on ESPN, Arkansas freshman guard Darius Acuff advised Malika Andrews that he’ll declare for the 2026 NBA draft.
The transfer was anticipated, as Acuff is broadly projected as a top-10 choose. He ranks sixth on ESPN’s massive board and fifth in Jonathan Wasserman’s newest mock draft.
The 6’3″ guard began all 36 video games in 2025/26, main the SEC with 23.5 factors and 6.4 assists per recreation whereas capturing .484/.440/.809.
His standout season, which included a Candy 16 run, earned him SEC Participant of the Yr and consensus first-team All-American honors.
Whereas some scouts have issues about his protection, as Jeremy Woo notes, Acuff is considered as a dynamic offensive expertise. Arkansas coach John Calipari believes he’s being undervalued.
“I stated it about Tyrese (Maxey). I’ve stated it a couple of bunch of men,” Calipari stated. “I stated it about Shai (Gilgeous-Alexander): ‘You’re going to remorse passing on this child.’ And I do know there are different good gamers, however this child (Acuff) is exclusive.”
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