"Darius Acuff Jr. has landed a signature shoe with Reebok, becoming the first NCAA men's athlete to receive one with a major U.S. brand while still in college."
"Acuff, the SEC Player of the Year, became the first player to lead the conference in points and assists per game since Pete Maravich in 1969-70."
"Acuff has scored 60 points this tournament to lead Arkansas to the Sweet 16, passing Kentucky's Pat Riley for the most by an SEC player in their first two career NCAA Tournament games."
"He is the second player in the last 50 years to average 30 points and 5 assists per game in their first two career NCAA Tournament games, alongside Billy Donovan."
Darius Acuff Jr., a freshman at Arkansas, has signed a deal with Reebok for a signature shoe, marking a historic moment as the first NCAA men's athlete to achieve this. He is currently ranked No. 8 for the 2026 NBA draft and was named SEC Player of the Year. Acuff led Arkansas to the SEC tournament victory and has scored 60 points in the tournament, setting records for SEC players in their first two NCAA Tournament games. He is also the second freshman to start their NCAA tournament career with consecutive games of at least 20 points and 5 assists.
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