Arkansas Freshman Darius Acuff Jr. Named AP First-Team All-American

Acuff is the first Razorback to earn the honor since 1978-79.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 4:33pm

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Arkansas freshman Darius Acuff Jr. has been selected as a First-Team All-American by the Associated Press. Acuff, who was named the SEC Player and Freshman of the Year, leads the league in points (22.9) and assists (6.5) while shooting 48.6% from the field. He is the first Razorback to earn First-Team honors by the AP since Sidney Moncrief in 1978-79.

Why it matters

This recognition solidifies Acuff Jr. as one of the top players in college basketball and highlights the continued success of the Arkansas program under head coach Eric Musselman. Earning an AP First-Team All-American selection is a prestigious honor that will boost Acuff's NBA draft stock and cement his legacy as one of the greatest Razorbacks in recent memory.

The details

Acuff, a native of Detroit, Michigan, has been a dominant force for the Razorbacks this season. He leads the SEC in points (22.9) and assists (6.5) while shooting an efficient 48.6% from the field. His selection as a First-Team AP All-American is the first for an Arkansas player since Sidney Moncrief in 1978-79, nearly half a century ago.

  • Acuff was named the SEC Player and Freshman of the Year earlier this season.
  • The Razorbacks begin NCAA Tournament play against Hawaii in the Round of 64 on Thursday at 3:25 p.m. CT.

The players

Darius Acuff Jr.

A freshman phenom from Detroit, Michigan who leads the SEC in points and assists while shooting nearly 50% from the field.

Sidney Moncrief

A legendary Arkansas basketball player who was the last Razorback to earn AP First-Team All-American honors, doing so in 1978-79.

Eric Musselman

The head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks, who has continued to build the program into a national powerhouse.

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What’s next

The Razorbacks begin their NCAA Tournament run against Hawaii in the Round of 64 on Thursday at 3:25 p.m. CT.

The takeaway

Darius Acuff Jr.'s selection as a First-Team AP All-American is a historic achievement for the Arkansas basketball program, cementing his status as one of the top players in the country and continuing the Razorbacks' recent run of success under head coach Eric Musselman.