Overview
- Multiple outlets reported on Saturday that the Sacramento Kings are strongly linked to selecting Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr. with the No. 7 pick in the June 23 draft.
- Rival suitor Brooklyn, which owns No. 6, is widely viewed as the biggest threat to take Acuff before Sacramento gets on the clock, and many mocks project him to the Nets.
- Acuff’s freshman year produced high‑end credentials—SEC Player of the Year, first‑team All‑American and averages of about 23.5 points and 6.4 assists with elite three‑point shooting—which drive comparisons to top scorers.
- Scouts and executives consistently flag his on‑ball defense and smaller frame as pronounced risks that could limit his NBA role, and recent anecdotal reports have raised questions about his work ethic that are now prompting extra vetting by teams.
- If Acuff is gone at No. 6, Sacramento is weighing clear alternatives: trade up to try to get him, pick another top guard, or trade the No. 7 pick for assets; the Kings’ personal tie to Acuff’s family increases the pressure on their decision.