Darius Acuff Jr. Scouting Report | 2026 NBA Draft | FanVerdicts

PGArkansasElite Prospect

Overall

Projected

Round 1

Height

6'2"

Weight

186 lbs

Age

NBA Comparison: Chris Paul (modern)

Combine Measurements + Testing

Curated from ESPN / NBA.com / Babcock Hoops

All measurements taken without shoes (NBA combine convention).

Anthropometric Measurements

Height

6'2"

Weight

186 lbs

Wingspan

6'7"

Standing Reach

8'2.5"

Wing→Height Ratio

1.068

1.06+ is elite

Captured Jun 17, 2026.

Overview

Savvy lead guard with elite court vision and scoring efficiency. Acuff runs an offense with poise beyond his years, combining John Calipari's system with natural playmaking instincts. Led Arkansas to the SEC tournament title and Sweet 16 as a freshman. His 44% three-point shooting and 6.4 assists make him one of the most efficient guards in the class.

Strengths

+Elite three-point shooting — 44.0% from deep on volume

+23.5 PPG and 6.4 APG as a freshman

+SEC Player of the Year AND Rookie of the Year

+Led Arkansas to SEC tournament title

+Efficient scorer — 48.4% FG, 80.9% FT

Weaknesses

-Average explosiveness — not a blow-by-you athlete

-Size limitations at 6'3" on the defensive end

-May struggle creating separation against longer NBA defenders

College Stats

Season	School	GP	MPG	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	FG%	3P%	FT%
2025-26	Arkansas	36	35.1	23.5	3.1	6.4	0.8	0.3	48.4	44.0	80.9

Awards & Honors

Consensus All-AmericanSEC Player of the YearSEC Rookie of the YearSEC Tournament MVPNaismith Player of the Year Finalist

Background

Darius Acuff Jr. hails from Detroit, Michigan, where he starred at Cass Technical High School before joining John Calipari's program at Arkansas. A five-star recruit, Acuff immediately became the engine of the Razorbacks' offense. His freshman season was nothing short of historic. Acuff averaged 23.5 points and 6.4 assists per game while shooting an elite 44.0% from three-point range. He swept the SEC's top awards — Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and Tournament MVP — while leading Arkansas to the SEC tournament championship and a Sweet 16 appearance. His combination of scoring, passing, and efficiency at the point guard position makes him one of the safest picks in the lottery.

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