BALLADEX
Search any athlete… ⌘K
NBA
DA
#19

Darius Acuff Jr.

Guard · Sacramento Kings · 6'4", 190 lb · Arkansas · Drafted 7th overall, 2026
No. 7 pick (2026)2026 draft classArkansas
NBASacramento KingsGuards
Compare:vs Huntervs DeRozanvs Sabonisvs Sharpvs Murrayvs Monk
In short

Darius Acuff Jr. is a guard the Sacramento Kings selected 7th overall in the 2026 NBA draft out of Arkansas. An incoming rookie who makes his NBA debut in 2026-27 — projected role, ratings and outlook.

Matchup model · next gameLow confidenceWed, Nov 11
@Portland Trail BlazersDrop coverage
Proj. points
11.2
range 8.5–13.9
Line 11.5
46%
to go over
Team win
33%
111–114
Poi 11.2 Lean underReb 3.2 Lean overAss 3.4 Lean underPRA 17.8 Lean under
Likely on himJrue Holiday· 84 Perimeter DStrong defender
10+ pts66%15+ pts10%

Model lines Jr. at 11.2 pts (range 8.5–13.9) vs a 11.5 line — roughly a coin flip to clear it (46%).

Biggest edge: scheme fit — drop coverage concedes the pull-up/mid-range he likes.

Full matchup breakdown · all markets →
Balladex Matchup Model — modeled from real roster ratings, scoring baselines & defender-matchup history. Schedule, availability & head-to-head samples are illustrative in this prototype; production wires live schedule, injury & player-tracking feeds. Not betting advice.
Scoring map · Darius’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 32% · Top of key 3 13%
Rim — 32% of scoring, 27% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 6% of scoring, 5% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 12% of scoring, 12% of shotsTop of key 3 — 13% of scoring, 14% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 11% of scoring, 11% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 6% of scoring, 5% of shotsMid-range (L) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shotsPaint — 9% of scoring, 12% of shotsMid-range (R) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shots
  • Rim32%
  • Top of key 313%
  • Wing 3 (L)12%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
✦ Ask anything about Jr.
The Jr. Story — narrated
Tap play to hear his story, told as a 90-second short.
🔊 Prototype uses your browser's built-in voice. Production would use a studio-grade AI narrator.

Darius Acuff Jr. was the 7th pick of the 2026 NBA draft, headed to the Sacramento Kings out of Arkansas.

He hasn't played an NBA game yet — his debut comes in 2026-27. Everything here is a Balladex prospect projection until real box scores arrive.

— end of story —
Want the full numbers? Open the breakdown →
Draft
#7 2026
Arkansas
Debut
2026-27
incoming
Role
Guard
projected
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Darius Acuff Jr. is an incoming 2026 first-round rookie guard for the Sacramento Kings.

Selected 7th overall out of Arkansas in the 2026 NBA draft, Jr. will make his NBA debut in the 2026-27 season.

Because he has not played an NBA game, this page carries no season stats — only clearly-labeled Balladex prospect ratings and outlook, which update once real data lands.

Sources: 2026 NBA Draft results (NBA.com and multiple outlets); projections by Balladex.

BEYOND THE GAME

Beyond the game

Jr. joins the Sacramento Kings as part of the 2026 rookie class, out of Arkansas.

PERSONALITY

The person

An incoming 2026 first-round guard out of Arkansas.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Lead-guard prospect
Temperament
Steady
Leadership
54/100
Scoring59
Playmaking57
Rebounding39
Perimeter D53
Rim protection37
Spacing55
Athleticism63
Clutch49
7th pick, 2026Arkansas
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The prospect projection

Jr. projects as a lead-guard prospect. These role ratings weight his 7th-overall billing and position — a starting estimate for an unproven rookie, not a verdict.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Draft
#7
2026, Arkansas
Status
Incoming
debut 2026-27

Where he sits in history

2026Selected 7th overall by the Sacramento Kings.

Hardware

#7
2026 Draft pick
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Pre-debut (2026)

An incoming guard who debuts in 2026-27.

Darius Acuff Jr.'s outlook is all projection right now. Balladex will replace these estimates with real numbers as his rookie season plays out.

Contract

Status
Rookie scale (incoming)
Bottom line

Promising 7th-overall prospect; check back once 2026-27 tips off.

FAQ

Quick answers

Where was Darius Acuff Jr. drafted?

Darius Acuff Jr. was selected 7th overall by the Sacramento Kings in the 2026 NBA draft, out of Arkansas.

Does Jr. have NBA stats yet?

Not yet — he's an incoming rookie who debuts in the 2026-27 season. The ratings and outlook here are clearly-labeled Balladex projections until real box scores arrive.