Menu

1 / 3

One former Razorback to another: Anthony Black noticing Darius Acuff's game

SI Feed·Matt Hanifan·about 6 hours ago
#d3qit40U
#sicom#si#game#acuff#sacramento
Reading 0:00
15s threshold

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- From Derrick Rose to John Wall to two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, there have been a lot of successful point guards under John Calipari's tutelage.

And while we're only 10 games into his career, Sacramento Kings rookie Darius Acuff may already be on track to be one of the best.

Tuesday will pit two former Razorbacks against one another: Acuff and fourth-year Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black. While the two missed each other by a few seasons in Fayetteville, Ark., from one former Razorback to another, Black admires Acuff's game and maturity.

"I've been a big fan of his game ever since he came out of Arkansas," Black said after shootaround ahead of Tuesday night's game. "He's real mature for his age. A good player. I've chopped it up with him a couple of times, but nothing serious.…

Continue reading — create a free account

Join HashtagPLUS to read full articles, follow hashtags, vote, and join the conversation.