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It is officially draft season in the NBA. With just about seven weeks until the 2026 NBA Draft, it’s time for a look at our first Big Board 1.0 here at ClutchPoints, which is headlined by AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cameron Boozer in a stacked draft class. With the NBA Draft Lottery less than […] The post 2026 NBA Draft Big Board 1.0: Where top 100 rank before lottery selection appeared first on ClutchPoints.
John Calipari and Arkansas have been busy in the offseason. Apart from the two transfer portal additions, the Razorbacks also have four promising freshmen in the ranks. Arkansas had a decent Sweet 16 run last season. They would be looking to go beyond that this year. They had an immense talent in Darius Acuff Jr., […]
Fantasy managers already know the 2026 NBA Draft class is overflowing with talent looking to be selected in the top 10. But draft position doesn’t tell an owner everything about a rookie’s potential fantasy output. Actually, the most cunning managers are focusing on projected landing spots rather ...
John Calipari and the Arkansas Razorbacks are coming off a strong 2025-26 men’s college basketball season. Arkansas ended the season 28-9, finishing No. 2 in SEC conference play (13-5) behind the Florida Gators (17-3). Star freshman guard Darius Acuff Jr. was Calipari’s top general all year, ...
NBA Mock Draft 2026: Where AJ Dybantsa, Darius Acuff Jr., Yaxel Lendeborg land at the end of regular season sportingnews.com
MARCH MADNESS has come to an end, with the No. 1 seed Michigan Wolverines finishing their dominating run with a win over the UConn Huskies to win the title. So,…
Recently, the Arkansas basketball program saw its 2025-26 season come to an end with a tough loss at the hands of the Arizona Wildcats in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament. Still, it was another solid season for the Razorbacks, thanks in large part to the play of freshman Darius Acuff Jr., who is […] The post Why Darius Acuff Jr. is a top 5 pick in ClutchPoints’ post-March Madness NBA mock draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Arkansas basketball team hopes to make a return trip to the NCAA tournament during the 2026-27 college basketball season. Arkansas is looking for players in the transfer portal. One of those players it is targeting is BYU transfer Rob Wright, per On3. Arkansas will have plenty of competition for Wright, including Kentucky. “The three […] The post Arkansas rumors: Razorbacks battle Kentucky for potential Darius Acuff Jr. replacement appeared first on ClutchPoints.
With March Madness ending and the NBA playoffs inching closer, that can only mean one thing — the NBA Draft process has officially started. Teams around the NBA will begin shifting their focus to this year’s draft class, one that could go down as one of the greatest of all time, which is why there […] The post 2026 NBA pre-lottery mock draft: How March Madness impacts top projected picks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Darius Acuff Jr. has taken home a major award in college basketball.
The NBA Draft class for 2026 is widely expected to be one of the most talented in years, with Cameron Boozer, AJ Dybantsa, and Darryn Peterson as the three co-favorites for the number one overall pick. Behind them, there is still plenty of talent to go around, headlined by Arkansas standout guard Darius Acuff Jr. […] The post NBA rumors: Is Trae Young a flashing warning sign for Darius Acuff Jr.? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Jay Bilas highlighted an overlooked prospect in the 2026 NBA Draft, questioning why he is not in the No. 1 conversation.
College basketball fans and spectators react dividedly to the latest report that Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. being reportedly raved on higher by NBA teams than Kansas Jayhawks star Darryn Peterson.
Darius Acuff Jr. had an all-time great season for an SEC freshman, and Bobby Portis thinks it will translate to the NBA.
Darius Achuff Jr.’s draft stock is on the rise following a historic postseason run with Arkansas. The 6-foot-3 point guard averaged 29.8 points and 6.5 assists while shooting 45.0 percent from three across three SEC Tournament and three NCAA Tournament appearances. While Achuff’s offensive numbers are eye-popping, his defensive struggles as an undersized guard raise […] The post John Calipari issues stern warning to NBA teams about passing on Darius Acuff Jr. appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Arkansas can head into the offseason knowing that it lost to what might be the best team in the country. The Razorbacks won their first SEC Tournament championship since 2000 and watched dynamic guard Darius Acuff Jr. solidify himself as a program great in his freshman campaign. They reached the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA […] The post Arkansas Razorbacks most to blame for blowout Sweet 16 loss to Arizona appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Arkansas coach John Calipari warned NBA teams they will regret passing on Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr.
No. 4-seeded Arkansas’ NCAA Tournament run came to an end in the Sweet 16 with a 109-88 loss to the top-seeded Arizona Wildcats on Thursday, closing the Razorbacks’ season at 28-9 despite a historic individual campaign from freshman guard Darius Acuff Jr. Acuff scored a game-high 28 points, including 17 in the second half, setting […] The post Arkansas star Darius Acuff Jr. sets new SEC record amid March Madness exit appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Despite a spectacular year for Arkansas, Darius Acuff Jr. doesn't think he's gotten the attention he deserves on a national stage.
It looks like John Calipari has found his first great NBA export from Arkansas, and it is none other than Darius Acuff Jr.
Star guard Darius Acuff Jr. saw his heroics fizzle out as No. 1-seed Arizona outdueled Arkansas in the Sweet 16.
Darius Acuff Jr. played 37 minutes in the loss, scoring 28 points while shooting 8 of 19 from the field.
The SEC and the Big 12 are two of the most competitive conferences in college hoops, and two of its respective powerhouse teams, the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Arizona Wildcats, are going up against each other in the Sweet 16 of the 2026 March Madness.
Arkansas guard Billy Richmond III saw his sophomore stint end in a forgettable way after he was ejected from their game against Arizona in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament at SAP Center at San Jose on Thursday. The No. 4 Razorbacks were trampled by the No. 1 Wildcats, 109-88. Richmond was called for […] The post Arkansas’ Billy Richmond III gets ejected vs. Arizona after flagrant 2 foul appeared first on ClutchPoints.
