Acuff Jr. Makes Stellar NBA Draft Debut with Star-Rated Performances
AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer are the prime attractions, but Acuff is making his case.
For months, the projected top three of the 2026 NBA Draft has been firmly established: AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer. Whichever way they're ranked boils down to personal preference, but that trio is widely considered to comprise the first three names being called in June. However, someone is knocking on that door and trying to get in.
Darius Acuff Jr. , the 6-foot-3 lead guard out of Arkansas, is reaching the point where he is becoming outright undeniable. NBA-caliber shot-making Acuff is one of the nation's most impressive scorers and arguably the most skilled shot-maker from the guard spot in the entire draft.
The 19-year-old has canned 44. 5% of his 3-point attempts this season and is putting up 22. 9 points per game.
He's doing this on a wide array of spot-ups, pull-ups, drives, fadeaways, lean-ins and about 80 other different ways. The youngster is seemingly born to score — and with ease. Except, that isn't all he does.