Star Arkansas Freshman already flashing First-Round potential

Dec 3, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr (5) drives against Louisville Cardinals guard Ryan Conwell (3) during the first half at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images | Nelson Chenault-Imagn ImagesArkansas may have found its next superstar and possibly its next first-round NBA Draft pick. Freshman point guard Darius Acuff Jr. delivered the biggest performance of his young career on Wednesday night, leading No. 25 Arkansas (6–2) to an 89–80 win over No. 6 Louisville in the SEC/ACC Challenge.

In a game filled with momentum swings, pressure, and high-level guard play, Acuff rose to the moment. The freshman phenom finished…