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Projected lottery pick Acuff declares for NBA draft

Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr. announced Wednesday on ESPN's "NBA Today" that he is declaring for the 2026 NBA draft.

Published April 22, 2026, 9:30 PM
Updated May 20, 2026, 4:07 PM2.3K
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Projected lottery pick Acuff declares for NBA draft
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Apr 22, 2026, 04:23 PM ET

Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr. announced Wednesday on ESPN's "NBA Today" that he is declaring for the 2026 NBA draft.

The projected lottery pick averaged 23.5 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.1 assists in his freshman season, helping the Razorbacks reach the Sweet 16.

ESPN's Jeremy Woo has Acuff ranked as the sixth overall player available in the draft.

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