Darius Acuff's Dominance, Bennett Stirtz's Struggles, and More | Metcalf's 2026 NBA Draft Scouting Files 12/10 - 12/16
Things are always changing in the 2026 NBA Draft class and Tyler Metcalf shares his thoughts on Darius Acuff's rapid rise, Nate Ament
Every week, I’m sharing my 2026 NBA Draft scouting notes on who I watched that week and my biggest takeaways. This week’s notes will mostly encapsulate the games from 12/10 – 12/16 with a sprinkling of games from previous dates. Let’s dive into why Darius Acuff has been fantastic, Bennett Stirtz has struggled, and so much more.
Darius Acuff – Arkansas 6’3” 190-pound Freshman Guard
Darius Acuff was fantastic against Texas Tech. He continued to show his improving offensive versatility by knocking down some spot-up jumpers, but he has clearly emerged as the pure PG for this team. There were some instances of him overdribbling, but he’s doing a great job of running the offense, creating out of the pick-and-roll (PNR), getting to his spots, and creating for others. He’s making great decisions while also creating some big-time advantages.