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Darius Acuff

Point Guard

2025 Class

6'2" Height

IMG Academy School

National Rank: 9
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About Darius

Darius Acuff is a 6'2" Point Guard in the 2025 class. Acuff attends IMG Academy in Florida. Acuff's Player Profile was created on September 1, 2023. Subscribe to Prep Hoops to see where Darius Acuff is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

Expert Analysis

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.

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Andrew Baxley

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After a slow start in IMG Academy’s EYBL Scholastic League matchup with Legacy Early College (SC), Darius adjusted to the Lions defense extremely well and came out on a mission in the second half. He got in rhythm with corner three off a BLOB set and then continued it with a steal into transition finish, pick and roll pull-up three, and a pair of floaters. Acuff put up 12 Points on 5-5 FG in Q3 and finished with 23 Points on the night. The Ascender offense runs best when the Arkansas commit has the ball in his hands and is balancing three-level scoring with facilitating for his teammates.

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Chris Ewell

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Highly coveted as the top point guard in the class of 2025, Darius Acuff Darius Acuff 6'2" | PG IMG Academy | 2025 State #9 Nation FL did not disappoint. Acuff showcased his ability to break down defenders off the dribble, get to any spot on the floor, and finish at the rim or create shots from the outside. His skill in creating space, penetrating the first line of defense, and making smart reads was evident. Acuff’s consistency was remarkable throughout the weekend, posting 22 points against Oakland Soldiers, 29 points and 5 assists against NW Rotary, 27 points against Mar Irvin, and 31 points against Team Durant.