Darius Acuff Explained

Darius Acuff
Team:IMG Academy Ascenders
Position:Point guard
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:180
Birth Date:16 November 2006
Nationality:American
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Darius Acuff (born November 16, 2006) is an American basketball player who currently attends IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.

Early life and high school

Acuff grew up in Detroit, Michigan and initially attended Cass Technical High School.[1] As a freshman, he was a 2022 honorable mention Associated Press (AP) all-state honoree.[2] As a sophomore, he averaged 21.4 points and 5.7 assists per game while leading Cass Tech to a state championship.[3] In 2023, he earned first team AP all-state recognition and was the first sophomore to ever be named Mr. PSL for his play in the Detroit Public School League.[4] Acuff transferred to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida after his sophomore year.[5]

Acuff is a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2025 class, according to major recruiting services.[6] [7] He committed to play college basketball at Arkansas over offers from Kansas and Michigan.[8] [9]

National team career

Acuff played for the United States under-18 basketball team at the 2024 FIBA Under-18 AmeriCup.[10] He averaged 17.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game and was named the tournament MVP as the United States won the gold medal.[11]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Detroit Cass Tech's Darius Acuff sprouted out of pandemic to become PSL's best player. Detroit Free Press. February 10, 2023. October 8, 2024.
  2. Web site: Which locals were named to Division 1 All-State boys basketball team?. November 19, 2024. April 8, 2022. Battle Creek Enquirer. Broderick, Bill.
  3. Web site: Indiana offers fast-rising '25 point guard Darius Acuff Jr.. Mason. Williams. Rivals.com. May 16, 2023. October 8, 2024.
  4. Web site: Meet the 2023 Michigan Associated Press Division 1 boys basketball all-state team. November 18, 2024. April 6, 2023. MLive.com. Purcell, Jared.
  5. Web site: Top point guard in 2025 class considering Michigan, set to announce choice. Andrew. Kahn. MLive.com. July 24, 2024. October 8, 2024.
  6. Web site: Ranking the Contenders: Five-star point guard Darius Acuff Jr.. Rob. Cassidy. NBC Sports. July 2, 2024. October 8, 2024.
  7. Web site: The first five-star basketball recruit for 2025 is off the board. He picked John Calipari.. Ben. Roberts. Lexington Herald-Leader. July 26, 2024. October 8, 2024.
  8. Web site: Top-10 recruit Darius Acuff commits to John Calipari and Arkansas. Jeff. Borzello. Paul. Biancardi. Paul Biancardi. ESPN.com. July 26, 2024. October 8, 2024.
  9. Web site: Arkansas lands 5-star recruit Darius Acuff Jr.: What this means for Razorbacks. Tobias. Bass. The Athletic. July 26, 2024. October 8, 2024.
  10. Web site: Indiana basketball: 2025 recruiting targets make USA Basketball U18 team for 2024 FIBA AmeriCup. Trevor. Andershock. 247Sports.com. May 28, 2024. October 9, 2024.
  11. Web site: Kansas makes top 4 for 5-star 2025 point guard Darius Acuff. Kansas City Star. July 1, 2024. October 8, 2024.

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