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Freshman Darius Acuff Jr. Shines with 31-Point Victory

2/17/2026

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Darius Acuff Jr., the Arkansas Razorbacks freshman guard, scored 31 points and had seven assists in an 88-75 victory over Auburn, his sixth straight game with 20+ points.
Acuff has reached double figures in every game this season, strengthening his case for SEC Player of the Year.
He is on track to break freshman scoring records.
He is projected to be the 7th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, joining elite guards under coach John Calipari.

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Story summary

Darius Acuff Jr., the Arkansas Razorbacks freshman guard, scored 31 points and had seven assists in an 88-75 victory over Auburn, his sixth straight game with 20+ points.
Acuff has reached double figures in every game this season, strengthening his case for SEC Player of the Year.
He is on track to break freshman scoring records.
He is projected to be the 7th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, joining elite guards under coach John Calipari.