Love that kid’s game. He shoulda been a Cat. I actually think he has a higher NBA ceiling than Acuff.
Billy Richmond
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That's one of the wildest statements I've ever seen.
I love his heart for sure but come on man. Scuff had a chance to be special and lead a team to a title one day. Richmond has a chance to have a long career as an energy guy off the bench, to come in and play some good defense for three minutes at a time a couple times a game. He’s got a ton better this past year though.
Not gonna lie I miss having those type players. Now we gotta find a way with the Burger King boys
Forget about burgers…. With Pope all you get is the veggie burgers and words salad …, just enjoy mark progress year 3 and get your popcorn…
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I miss those players but not the dude that coached them lol. This is his best team he'll probably ever have at Arkansas & they're getting bent the **** over against Arizona right now & he doesn't know what to do.
Cal now 11 years without a final four.
Elite Eight appearances at Arkansas: Musselman 2, Cal 0.
Yet they worship him because he’s our sloppy seconds.
Elite Eight appearances at Arkansas: Musselman 2, Cal 0.
Yet they worship him because he’s our sloppy seconds.
Not gonna lie I like watching this too. Arizona whooping that ***I miss those players but not the dude that coached them lol. This is his best team he'll probably ever have at Arkansas & they're getting bent the **** over against Arizona right now & he doesn't know what to do.
Maybe but Billy does have a huge upside. Kid can shoot, defend, superior athlete and has great size. I think he’ll have a nice career in the NBA.
Lol he is not a shooter.
13% from 3 last season and 25% this season.
Richmond couldn’t tie Acuff’s shoelaces. And I like BR as a player. But to think he has a higher ceiling than Acuff is ludicrous.
Acuff can’t play against physicality. Hell, Oweh shut him down.
Sorry Acuff is wildly overrated. Damn good basketball player but people have overboarded him to death. He didn’t play many good teams this year and got throttled when he did. He cannot play in physicality or play with dominant trees, too small. He’s good, but he’s not as good as people make him out to be at all. He’s not that good of a defender either, bigger guards who have a good first step can bully him. Overrated player. Very good player.
I could actually see Acuff fall a few spots in the draft. His game won’t be anything special at the next level.
Definitely not a #1, or even top 3. He is a solid mid lottery value though. If his weakness is physicality -- well in the NBA they don't allow that. And he obviously won't be playing Oweh in the NBA
The Darius Acuff takes in this thread are pretty wild .
• Lack of size and physical tools at the position: At 6’3” (sometimes listed closer to 6’2” in discussions) and 190 lbs, he struggles to contest shots over bigger guards, contain drives, or prevent opponents from getting to their preferred spots. Stronger or longer players can “go through him” or shoot over him. His positive wingspan helps somewhat, but it doesn’t fully compensate.
• Effort and engagement inconsistencies: Multiple sources note low or inconsistent motor on the defensive end—especially at Arkansas, where he carried a heavy offensive load on a shallower roster. He has been criticized for “giving up” on plays, lacking fight, showing lazy body language, or falling asleep off the ball. This includes poor recovery after screens, switching assignments randomly (which confuses teammates), and ending up “in no man’s land.” Some attribute part of this to fatigue from minutes/usage or a nagging ankle injury, but it remains a red flag.
• On-ball and off-ball limitations: He often can’t stay in front of quicker or more explosive guards. Screening navigation is a weakness (he gets beat or gives up). Off the ball, he doesn’t generate many “stocks” (steals + blocks; his rates are low, with steal percentage notably poor in some analyses), doesn’t rebound well defensively (low defensive rebound percentage), and lacks disruptive instincts at an elite level. Metrics like defensive rating have been flagged as concerning in context, though his team’s overall scheme and offensive dominance can mask some issues.
• Broader implications: In the NBA, where guards are bigger, stronger, and faster, these issues could be amplified. Teams worry he could become a liability or “traffic cone” on that end, forcing his offense to carry even more weight. The track record for guards with this level of defensive event creation (or lack thereof) isn’t strong for becoming high-level contributors. Some analysts suggest he needs the right fit (a team with strong defensive infrastructure to hide him) and that improvement is possible with better teammates, lower minutes, or motivation—but it’s far from guaranteed.
• Athleticism and finishing: Not an explosive or elite leaper above the rim. He relies on craft, touch, and strength to finish but can get altered by length/athleticism, struggles with his left hand at times, and doesn’t draw fouls or get to the rim/paint at the highest rates for a lead guard. Half-court finishing efficiency dips compared to transition. Some note he can settle for mid-range jumpers too early or lacks a fully dynamic off-the-dribble creation package against elite length.
• Size/positional limitations: As a smaller guard, he faces “classic small guard” questions in terms of matching up long-term and rebounding impact. He isn’t projected as a high-rebounder or rim-protector.
• Slight over-dribbling or decision-making polish: He can be score-first and occasionally force things in isolation or settle, though his assist-to-turnover ratio and overall feel are generally praised as strengths. Shooting form/release has been scrutinized in the past (low release point that could be contested more at the NBA level)
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Is his inconsistency a product of the offense? When I see him, he seem to have the motor. What keeps him from being more consistent?
You should at least properly credit whoever you stole that from
I think Acuff is one of the best guards Cal has ever had. Maybe a notch below Wall and Rose and on Fox level for college. I think he is tremendous and will be a superstar.
He no doubt is the best guard that Cal has had in a long time.
He no doubt is the best guard that Cal has had in a long time.
You should have went to sleep 2 hours before making this post.
No excuse for this post. It's the morning and you should have already had your coffee.
I like his game, but I think his shooting will relegate him to a high bench role.
Acuff is the real deal though. I think he could be a Lillard type guy.
It screams AI to me. 1000 words to say what could’ve been said in 300 is a dead giveaway.
Dollar General brand MKG, which ya know, is still pretty good.
So am I! I was 2% from 3 last year in our local senior league and this year I am 4%. At this rate by the time I am 75, I can be a 64% shooter from 3.
Heis 6’3 and 195 lbs. great size for a point guard. He is very good. Not sure where this is coming from.