Five-star point guard Darius Acuff Jr. committed to Arkansas in the 2025 recruiting cycle, choosing the Razorbacks over Kansas and Michigan. The IMG Academy product is ranked as the No. 4 player overall and top point guard in his class. Acuff’s commitment is a significant win for Arkansas, as he is the second highest-ranked player to commit in the program’s history. This marks head coach John Calipari’s first high school commitment at Arkansas that was not previously committed to Kentucky.
Acuff’s decision came after official visits to all three finalists, with Arkansas emerging as the favorite in the days leading up to his announcement. The coaches of the finalist schools got one last look at Acuff during the Nike Peach Jam tournament earlier in the month. Arkansas signed a strong recruiting class in 2024 after Calipari took over the program, with four-star recruits previously committed to Kentucky.
Acuff’s commitment sets the stage for a strong recruiting class in 2025 for Arkansas, as the program continues to build under Calipari’s leadership. The highly-touted point guard’s decision signals a new era in Razorbacks basketball, bringing in top talent to the program. Arkansas fans can look forward to seeing Acuff on the court in the future as he aims to make an impact in college basketball.
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