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Kings Select Darius Acuff Jr. with 7th Overall Pick in NBA Draft
Darius Acuff Jr. arrives after a decorated freshman season at Arkansas, where he averaged 23.5 points and 6.4 assists per game.
- On Tuesday, the Sacramento Kings selected Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, hoping he becomes a cornerstone piece of the franchise.
- Acuff flourished under Hall of Fame coach John Calipari, averaging 23.5 points and 6.4 assists per game while shooting 48.4% from the field and 44.0% from beyond the arc as a freshman.
- In May 2025, Acuff signed a reported multi-year NIL agreement with Reebok worth approximately $1.1 million, connecting him with basketball legend Allen Iverson, whom he credits as his favorite player to watch.
- Despite concerns about his 6-foot-2 frame, the Kings remain confident in Acuff's potential; he dismissed defensive criticisms, saying, "To be honest with you, I don't really care."
- With picks Nos. 7, 34, and 45 at their disposal, Sacramento prioritized this offensive leader to reshape the franchise, marking the most important draft move in years.
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Kings' No. 7 pick Darius Acuff Jr. says Sacramento has "a winning player coming"
On what Kings fans should expect from him on the court, Acuff told CBS News Sacramento at the draft, "[You have] a winning player coming. I'm just excited to get stuff going, to get going with the team. Y'all are getting a dog, for sure."
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