Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr. has quickly emerged as one of the most impactful players in college basketball, helping lead the No. 14 Razorbacks to an impressive 9–2 start to the season. Already viewed as one of the top prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft class and rising, Acuff’s growth has been evident on both ends of the floor.
That development will be tested in a big way on Saturday, when Arkansas and head coach John Calipari face No. 8 Houston, a program known for its physicality, discipline, and elite defense under head coach Kelvin Sampson. They'll have their sights set on stopping Acuff all game long.