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Darius Acuff Shines in SEC, but NBA Durability Doubts

7/20/2026

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Darius Acuff Jr. entered the summer as a top prospect but struggled in two leagues, recording 19 turnovers against 23 assists.
He averaged 20.8 points, 4.6 assists, shooting 25-of-63 two-pointers and 10-of-37 threes during the summer.
At Arkansas, Acuff led the SEC with 23.5 points and 6.4 assists per game as a freshman.
Scouts said he looked spacey on defense and that his 6-foot-2 height may limit NBA durability.

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Story summary

Darius Acuff Jr. entered the summer as a top prospect but struggled in two leagues, recording 19 turnovers against 23 assists.
He averaged 20.8 points, 4.6 assists, shooting 25-of-63 two-pointers and 10-of-37 threes during the summer.
At Arkansas, Acuff led the SEC with 23.5 points and 6.4 assists per game as a freshman.
Scouts said he looked spacey on defense and that his 6-foot-2 height may limit NBA durability.