Arkansas Freshman Darius Acuff Jr. Wins 7th SEC Rookie Honor

Acuff averaged 29.5 points and 6.0 assists in wins over LSU and Auburn.

Feb. 19, 2026 at 3:07am

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Darius Acuff Jr., a freshman basketball player for the University of Arkansas, has been named the SEC Freshman of the Week for a record-setting seventh time this season. Acuff averaged 29.5 points and 6.0 assists while shooting over 60% from the field and 57% from 3-point range in wins against LSU and Auburn.

Why it matters

Acuff's impressive performance and record-setting honors highlight the young talent emerging in the SEC and showcase the University of Arkansas as a rising basketball powerhouse. His consistent excellence as a freshman is drawing national attention and could portend a bright future for the Razorbacks program.

The details

In the two games, Acuff shot 62.2% from the field and 57.1% from 3-point range. His strong play helped Arkansas defeat LSU on the road and then take down Auburn at home. Acuff has now won the SEC Freshman of the Week award seven times out of the last 10 times it has been given, setting a new conference record.

  • Acuff won the SEC Freshman of the Week award on February 17, 2026.
  • Acuff's record-setting seventh honor came after wins against LSU and Auburn.

The players

Darius Acuff Jr.

A freshman basketball player for the University of Arkansas who has won a record-setting seven SEC Freshman of the Week awards this season.

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What’s next

Acuff will look to continue his strong play as Arkansas pushes for a high seed in the SEC Tournament and NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

Darius Acuff Jr.'s record-setting performance and honors as an SEC freshman highlight the rising talent in the conference and the bright future of the Arkansas basketball program.