The Sacramento Kings drafted the Razorbacks’ freshman phenom Darius Acuff with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Acuff Jr. did not just arrive at the NBA on reputation alone—he backed it up in college with elite numbers and major recognition.At Arkansas, Acuff emerged as one of the top guards in the country. He averaged 22.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game while shooting 49.3% from the field, establishing himself as one of the most dangerous offensive players in college basketball. His combination of scoring, playmaking, and control made him a centerpiece of the Razorbacks’ offense.Those numbers help explain why Sacramento would be so intrigued. Acuff proved he could handle the ball, create his own shot, run an offense, and produce under pressure. He was not simply a scorer—he was a lead guard who could dictate the pace and make plays for others. His freshman season also brought major honors, including SEC Player of the Year, SEC Freshman of the Year, and the Bob Couse Award. For the Kings, drafting Acuff is a bet on a guard who already showed he can deliver big-time production against high-level competition.This selection also serves as a full circle moment. Acuff’s father, Darius Acuff Sr. was coached by Sacramento Kings general Manager Scott Perry while playing college basketball at Eastern Kentucky.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. —
The Sacramento Kings drafted the Razorbacks’ freshman phenom Darius Acuff with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Acuff Jr. did not just arrive at the NBA on reputation alone—he backed it up in college with elite numbers and major recognition.
At Arkansas, Acuff emerged as one of the top guards in the country. He averaged 22.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game while shooting 49.3% from the field, establishing himself as one of the most dangerous offensive players in college basketball. His combination of scoring, playmaking, and control made him a centerpiece of the Razorbacks’ offense.
Those numbers help explain why Sacramento would be so intrigued. Acuff proved he could handle the ball, create his own shot, run an offense, and produce under pressure. He was not simply a scorer—he was a lead guard who could dictate the pace and make plays for others.
His freshman season also brought major honors, including SEC Player of the Year, SEC Freshman of the Year, and the Bob Couse Award. For the Kings, drafting Acuff is a bet on a guard who already showed he can deliver big-time production against high-level competition.
This selection also serves as a full circle moment. Acuff’s father, Darius Acuff Sr. was coached by Sacramento Kings general Manager Scott Perry while playing college basketball at Eastern Kentucky.