Darius Acuff Jr. is one of the most intriguing players in the 2026 NBA Draft, we'll look at where he might land in the NBA.
Darius Acuff Jr. is a proven scorer in college, and many people have linked him to Trae Young due his 6' 2" frame, however, Acuff is already much bigger than Young by roughly 20 lbs and longer wingspan (6' 7") making him a higher upside defender.
Acuff averaged 23.5 points at Arkansas last season, and averaged 29.3 points in three NCAA Tournament games. He's one of the best pure scorers in the entire draft class, but his lack of defensive upside and small stature make him a risky pick inside the top 5.
Check out the latest odds for when Darius Acuff Jr. will be drafted.
When Will Darius Acuff Jr. Be Drafted?
6th Pick or Sooner | -190 |
7th Pick or Later | +150 |
Top 5 Pick | +145 |
Darius Acuff Jr. is expected be selected around the 6th or 7th pick in the draft.
He is plus money to be picked within the top 5, but negative money to be picked before the 7th selection.
Who Will Draft Darius Acuff Jr.?
Based on the odds, Acuff is most likely going to be selected by the Brooklyn Nets who currently hold the 6th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
The Brooklyn Nets are in dire need of an exciting player on the roster, and Darius Acuff Jr. is just that player.
Defense is a bonus for the Nets, who need something to be excited about to get fans into the stadium. Acuff has that alure, and is a perfect selection at No. 6 for the Nets.
Other teams that will be eying Acuff are the Sacramento Kings at No. 7, and potentially the Dallas Mavericks if he falls all the way to No. 9.
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Odds displayed within this article were correct at the time of writing and are subject to change.
