Darius Acuff Jr., a 5-star point guard from the class of 2025, has committed to join head coach John Calipari and the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Acuff made his announcement live on 247Sports Friday, selecting Arkansas over Michigan and Kansas.
The IMG Academy product ranks eighth on the 247Sports Composite list for the class of 2025 and is the top-ranked point guard.
Adam Finkelstein, 247Sports’ director of scouting, described Acuff as “the most dominant and dynamic lead guard in the class.”
Adding Acuff is another significant victory for Calipari, who has already assembled the Razorbacks’ No. 3 class of 2024 (per 247Sports) with three top-26 recruits (Boogie Fland, Karter Knox, and Billy Richmond) and notable transfers like DJ Wagner and Johnell Davis.
In an interview with On3, Acuff explained his choice of Arkansas, citing Calipari’s success in coaching guards into the NBA (e.g., Derrick Rose, John Wall, Devin Booker, Jamal Murray). “Coach Calipari treats you like family. He welcomed me on my visit like he already knew me. It was a great visit overall…They like my aggressiveness, my ability to get downhill, my pace, and my attitude for the game. They see my love for the game and my desire to win.
“Just how (Calipari) coaches his guards. All his guards go to the league. You see it every year. His resume speaks for itself. He’s one of the winningest coaches ever. He’s a great coach, a guard coach, if not the best.”
Calipari will now coach Acuff in 2025 as he joins a stellar class that includes headliners like Cooper Flagg, Ace Bailey, Dylan Harper, and many other standout players.
