Darius Acuff Jr., a 2025 point guard of IMG Academy, is being recognized as a remarkable talent due to his exceptional skill set and basketball instincts. Acuff is currently ranked as the No. 9 overall player and the No. 1 overall point guard in the Make5 2025 class. His understanding of the game and ability to control the pace of play are extraordinary.
“I’ve learned how to be a leader, playing more defense, and controlling my body language.”
One of Acuff’s standout qualities is his exceptional ability to create opportunities and navigate past defenders. His agility and skill set allow him to maneuver through defenses while using his utilizing ball-handling abilities and ambidextrous finishing skills
“I watched a lot of Basketball especially Trae Young and Ja Morant. I’ll see how they are past first then they get creative. So I like to do that first unless I’m open. I feel like I can score with the best.”
Standout performances at elite events such as the NBPA Top 100 camp often serve as a testament to a player’s skill, determination, and capability to excel among the best in the nation. Darius’ standout display further solidifies his status as a special and promising player to watch.
“I learned a lot from the camp, that was my first time being in front of a lot of NBA and College Scouts. They told me what I should do to get better and what I should keep on doing.”
Acuff was recently on a visit to Kentucky and his recruitment is still open, no list have been dropped as of late.