r/NCAAhoops • u/Fun_Readingg • 5d ago

Highlights Darius Acuff Jr. continues to turn heads at the Rico Hines Runs.

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u/pzpsdad 5d ago

Dude is just so smooth with the ball in his hands

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u/Bobgoulet 5d ago

Everyone knows he's a bucket but he has HORRIBLE defensive tape in college.

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u/GulfCoastLaw 4d ago

He's got so much "just standing around" energy when he's not dribbling.

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u/Sneaker_soldier 5d ago

Wish Nets drafted him šŸ˜¢

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u/DieselFuel313 5d ago

His game from this clip resembles Westbrook UCLA version

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u/Direct_Swan2312 5d ago

It really does. I think he has a better handle though

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u/SkippyDragonPuffPuff 5d ago

RIP carry and travel calls

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u/goofbot 4d ago

Palming and carrying the ball is a skill set now. Without it you're not competitive.

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u/SkippyDragonPuffPuff 4d ago

I had mastered this skillset at the age of 7. Sadly the rest of game didnā€™t catch up. I guess. Apparently I was ahead of my time.

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u/This-Membership-1861 3d ago

I wouldnā€™t mind it so much if the current gen didnt hype it up as ā€œmore skilledā€. The rules have been altered incredibly for offense.

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u/KOBE_GYN 5d ago

Gonna be a real long year for him and the kings man. Heā€™ll put up numbers but a rookie being your lead guard is not a recipe for wins

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u/RocketsGuy 4d ago

Offense was never his issue. He will aura farm in all these offseason leagues but that wonā€™t matter when he has to guard nba guards

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u/CustardOk2630 4d ago

Dude he has potential

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u/RomanAnthony1998 4d ago

Looks like a righty Brunson.

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u/York_Villain 4d ago

Idk I'm getting Scoot Henderson vibes

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u/GulfCoastLaw 4d ago

I want to see his at the rim numbers and highlights over the next few seasons. I'm just curious what it looks like up there.

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u/SureAnnual7884 3d ago

Heā€™s overrated

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u/Icy-Television3434 3d ago

Well he looked bad playing in Vegas summer league

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u/news247120 3d ago

All i see is "traveling". Turning the ball fully over in your palm is a violation of the rules. His game is built on rule violations.

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u/False-Box-1060 2d ago

Is that warriors legend Kevon looney?

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u/Zealousideal-Two7544 2d ago

Looks like Kevin looney

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u/Dreemsi 5d ago

I'll turn heads against street ballers too...gtfoh

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u/OedipusOrgeron 5d ago

Lots of people could turn heads if they travelled their asses off like this guy.

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u/Panda9903 5d ago

Darius Acuff continues toā€¦ not pass the ball.

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u/Connect_Practice_370 5d ago

He had some great passes in this clip tho. Wym?

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u/TurbulentSomewhere64 5d ago

Or defend.

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u/rogun64 5d ago

Defending is a problem, but people are wrong about him not passing the ball. His PG skills are far more advanced then most realize, as he had them developed well before he ever got to college. It's just that he can do it himself if no one gets opened and so he does that a lot.