Darius Acuff Jr. named SEC Player of the Week

Razorbacks freshman earns 8th weekly honor from conference

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Darius Acuff Jr., a freshman basketball player for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks, has been named the SEC Player of the Week after averaging 34.5 points, 5.0 assists, and 4.5 rebounds in games against No. 25 Alabama and Missouri.

Why it matters

Acuff's recognition as SEC Player of the Week marks the eighth time he has earned a weekly honor from the conference, making him the first player in SEC history to achieve this feat. His performance has helped lead the Razorbacks to success this season.

The details

In the two games against ranked opponents, Acuff displayed his offensive prowess by averaging 34.5 points per game. He also contributed 5.0 assists and 4.5 rebounds per contest. Acuff's consistent excellence has earned him SEC weekly honors 8 out of the last 11 times the league has handed out the awards.

  • Acuff was named SEC Player of the Week on February 24, 2026.

The players

Darius Acuff Jr.

A freshman basketball player for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks who has been named SEC Player of the Week 8 times, the most in conference history.

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The takeaway

Darius Acuff Jr.'s recognition as SEC Player of the Week for the eighth time in his young career is a testament to his exceptional talent and consistent performance. His ability to lead the Razorbacks to success against ranked opponents has cemented his status as one of the top young players in the conference.