Darius Acuff Jr. declares for NBA

Acuff, who also won the Bob Cousy Award as the nation's top point guard, is projected to be a top lottery pick in the upcoming draft.

His decision to go pro follows a dominant run in which he averaged nearly 25 points per game and led the Razorbacks deep into the postseason.

Scouts have praised his explosive scoring ability and court vision, though some have questioned his defensive consistency at the next level.

His departure marks a significant transition for the Arkansas basketball program under coach John Calipari.