Darius Acuff Jr. heads to Sacramento leaving lasting legacy with Arkansas basketball

FAYETTEVILLE — Darius Acuff Jr. is a King.

It’s a fitting sentence to scribble after covering his one-and-only year with Arkansas basketball.

The point guard from Detroit wore the crown for the Razorbacks in a season that cemented his own legacy and assured Arkansas fans that John Calipari had not lost his fastball.

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The Sacramento Kings selected Acuff with the No. 7 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday, June 23. He now heads to a star-starved franchise desperate to find consistency. Sacramento has reached the playoffs just one time since 2006.

Acuff will be handed the keys to the offense, and with enough success, maybe even the city. ESPN reported earlier this week Sacramento was his preferred destination.

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Arkansas basketball vs High Point photos from NCAA tournament game

Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; High Point Panthers forward Terry Anderson (5) drives against Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) and forward Billy Richmond III (24) in the second half during a second round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

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Arkansas basketball vs High Point photos from NCAA tournament game

Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; High Point Panthers forward Terry Anderson (5) drives against Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) and forward Billy Richmond III (24) in the second half during a second round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

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Arkansas basketball vs High Point photos from NCAA tournament game

Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) and High Point Panthers forward Cam’ron Fletcher (11) fight for a loose ball in the second half during a second round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

(Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)

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