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Freshman Darius Acuff Jr. Named SEC Player of the Year

4/11/2026

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Darius Acuff Jr. joined the Arkansas Razorbacks as a five-star recruit and had an outstanding freshman season, averaging 23.5 points, 6.4 assists, and 3.1 rebounds per game.
He led the SEC in scoring and assists and earned the SEC Player of the Year award.
At the John R. Wooden Award ceremony, Acuff praised head coach John Calipari for mentorship.
Calipari prioritizes personal growth over basketball skills.

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Story summary

Darius Acuff Jr. joined the Arkansas Razorbacks as a five-star recruit and had an outstanding freshman season, averaging 23.5 points, 6.4 assists, and 3.1 rebounds per game.
He led the SEC in scoring and assists and earned the SEC Player of the Year award.
At the John R. Wooden Award ceremony, Acuff praised head coach John Calipari for mentorship.
Calipari prioritizes personal growth over basketball skills.