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Darius

Acuff PG

Class

2025

Height

6'2"

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IMG Academy

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FL

Darius Acuff

Acuff’s game has grown exponentially since last year’s IMG squad underperformed even though he was the major highlight....

Written by Max Rosenberg

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Max Rosenberg | Prep Hoops Scout

Max Rosenberg

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Acuff’s game has grown exponentially since last year’s IMG squad underperformed even though he was the major highlight. He’s now more adept at picking and choosing when to exert his impact on the gameand has a stronger feel for those moments when he can take over and put the team on his back. Acuff is every bit the driving, physical, and forceful lead guard that can stop on a dime and drain a three in the defenders face or get all the way to the rim and throw down a thunderous slam. His decision making off pick-and-roll plays is impressive to see as he is so herky-jerky with his dribble he can change directions before the secondary defender flashes or split the pair before they are set. Acuff has a quick separation step as he puts the ball out in front of him, but his counter move as the defender closes out frequently leads to a bucket or getting to the stripe as he catches them entirely off guard. Though Acuff has more of an above the rim ability, his space creation and finishing in the paint and on drives, sometimes off balance or out of rhythm brings shades of Jalen Brunson.

Written 9 months ago

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