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Darius Acuff Jr.

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Darius Eugene Acuff Jr. is an American basketball player for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Arkansas Razorbacks. He was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2025 class.

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Darius Acuff Jr. scores 34 points in Kings loss - News Usa Today

Sacramento rookie Darius Acuff Jr. scored 34 points and logged 14 assists during a 132-120 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday, continuing a high-usage start to his professional career that has drawn intense scrutiny across the league, Defector reported. This heavy offensive burden produced a standout performance against New Orleans, where the 19-year-old guard capitalized on switches, shot effectively from deep, and consistently manufactured points in transition.

news-usa.today 2 days ago

Cameron Boozer, Darius Acuff Jr. square off as Grizzlies host Kings

When the winless Sacramento Kings travel to face the undefeated Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night, it will be a matchup of teams headed in opposite directions. Acuff joined exclusive company with his performance against the Pelicans, becoming just the fourth teenager in NBA history to record at least 30 points and 10 assists in a game. He also joined eight others -- including Wilt Chamberlain, Allen Iverson and Shaquille O'Neal -- who have recorded multiple 30-point games within their first...

www.cbssports.com 2 days ago

Darius Acuff Jr. Records 34 Points And 14 Assists For Kings

Sacramento Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. recorded 34 points and 14 assists against the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday, while leading the NBA in missed shots and usage rate through his first five games of the season. He punched home a sweeping dunk past a late trail from Jeremiah Fears and a halfhearted contest from Trey Murphy III, according to reporting from Defector.

www.archysport.com 3 days ago

Darius Acuff Jr. Sacramento Kings fantasy basketball news, stats, analysis - NBC Sports

Sign up to follow your favorites on all your devices. Acuff getting major usage early for Kings October 30, 2026 02:10 PM Noah Rubin breaks down Darius Acuff's big night for the Sacramento Kings with 34 points and 14 assists as the rookie plays with major usage early this season. Add favorite players, teams, and leagues with an NBCUniversal Profile

www.nbcsports.com 3 days ago

Darius Acuff Jr. shines in another tough Kings' loss - NewsBreak

Oct 29, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) reacts after a basket next to New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (25) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. In addition to his 34 points, Acuff also collected 14 assists, which completed the first double-double of his NBA career. This is what the Kings need from him in the long term, a guy who can score and get the rest of the team involved.

local.newsbreak.com 3 days ago

Darius Acuff Jr. shines in another tough Kings' loss

His assist numbers have been climbing, and during the loss to the Pelicans, he found the next level in that regard. In addition to his 34 points, Acuff also collected 14 assists, which completed the first double-double of his NBA career. This is what the Kings need from him in the long term, a guy who can score and get the rest of the team involved. And Cardwell is a high-caliber offensive rebounder, which will in turn feed Acuff's shooting.

aroyalpain.com 3 days ago

Kings' Darius Acuff Jr. joins LeBron, Luka in history after latest performance | Nation | The Daily News

www.galvnews.com 3 days ago

Kings' Darius Acuff Jr. joins LeBron, Luka in history after latest performance

Sacramento Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. put up another 30-point game and joined some elite company in the history books in a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday. Acuff finished with 34 points, 14 assists and six rebounds in the 132-120 loss on the road at the Smoothie King Center. The seventh overall pick became one of four teenagers in history to record at least 30 points and 10 assists in a game (19 years, 347 days), joining LeBron James, Luka Dončić and Stephon Marbury.

sports.yahoo.com 3 days ago

Darius Acuff Jr. Is A Problem, But Which Kind?

During the first quarter of Thursday's game between the equally winless Pelicans and Kings, Sacramento rookie Darius Acuff Jr. ran the length of the floor in transition and punched home a sweeping dunk past a late trail from Jeremiah Fears and a halfhearted contest from Trey Murphy III. Both are totally valid reads of the most (and only) fascinating player on the worst team in basketball, although I think partisans of both positions would agree that Acuff's first five NBA games have been rema...

defector.com 3 days ago

Stephen A. was impressed with Darius Acuff Jr.'s performance against the Pelicans 👏

bvmsports.com 3 days ago