Darius Acuff Jr. is expected to be selected seventh overall by the Sacramento Kings in the 2025 NBA Draft. With the Kings in need of a point guard following trades that sent Tyrese Haliburton to the Indiana Pacers in 2022 and De'Aaron Fox to the Memphis Grizzlies in 2025, Acuff represents a high-upside solution to a critical roster need.
Acuff, a freshman at the University of Arkansas, played a pivotal role in the Razorbacks’ 2024-25 season. He averaged 23.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game across 36 contests. The 6-foot-3 guard shot 40.2% from three-point range and demonstrated elite playmaking abilities with a 3:1 assist-to-turnover ratio.
The Kings have shown clear interest in Acuff, who has a personal connection to the franchise. His father, Darius Acuff Sr., played for current Kings general manager Scott Perry at Eastern Kentucky in the late 1990s. Acuff is represented by agents Justin Haynes and Bill Duffy, both of whom have strong ties to the NBA draft process.
Sacramento’s need at point guard is underscored by the departure of two of its top floor generals in recent years. Haliburton and Fox combined for over 70 games started at the position in the last two seasons. With their futures elsewhere, Acuff could provide the Kings with a versatile, high-IQ floor general.
Acuff’s college production aligns with NBA-ready traits. His 23.5 points per game as a freshman ranked among the top 10 in the SEC, and his assist numbers reflect a keen basketball IQ. Scouts have compared his style to a blend of Ja Morant’s explosiveness and Chris Paul’s decision-making.
The Kings are expected to announce their final decision on June 20, when the 2025 NBA Draft takes place. Acuff is projected to be selected in the top 10 and could be a transformative piece for a Kings team in transition.
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