Arkansas basketball is heating up-and the SEC is officially on notice. On Monday, the Razorbacks swept the conference’s weekly honors, with freshman guard Darius Acuff Jr. earning SEC Freshman of the Week and senior forward Trevon Brazile taking home SEC Player of the Week.
That kind of recognition doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of two players hitting their stride at the right time-and doing it in a way that’s lifting the entire program.
Let’s start with Acuff, who’s quickly proving he’s not just one of the best freshmen in the SEC-he’s one of the most impactful guards in the league, period. Against Texas Tech, he looked like a veteran running the show, finishing with 20 points and eight assists while keeping the Razorbacks’ offense humming.
He didn’t just rack up stats-he dictated the game. Whether it was slowing things down to set up in the halfcourt or pushing the tempo in transition, Acuff made the right reads and kept Arkansas in rhythm.
This is now back-to-back Freshman of the Week honors for Acuff, and it’s easy to see why. He’s brought a sense of control and maturity to the backcourt that’s rare for a first-year player. The Razorbacks have found their floor general, and his confidence is growing by the game.
Then there’s Brazile, who turned in one of his most complete performances of the season in the win over a ranked Texas Tech team. He put up 24 points and 10 rebounds, but the numbers only tell part of the story.
Brazile brought a relentless motor from tip-off to final buzzer. He ran the floor, battled on the glass, and finished strong at the rim-exactly the kind of physical, high-energy presence that sets the tone for everyone around him.
This marks the second SEC Player of the Week nod of Brazile’s career, and it feels like he’s starting to unlock the full scope of his potential. When he plays with this kind of intensity and aggression, Arkansas becomes a different team-one that’s tougher, more explosive, and harder to match up with in the paint.
What makes this duo so dangerous is how well their games complement each other. Acuff brings the poise and precision in the backcourt, while Brazile delivers the power and passion up front. It’s a one-two punch that’s starting to fuel real momentum in Fayetteville.
These awards aren’t just about individual accolades-they’re a reflection of where this team is headed. The Razorbacks are gaining steam, and with both Acuff and Brazile leading the charge, they’re shaping up to be a serious problem for the rest of the SEC. The chemistry is building, the confidence is rising, and the results are starting to follow.
In year two under Coach Cal, Arkansas is finding its identity-and it’s starting to look like a team built for more than just weekly awards. If this upward trajectory continues, the Razorbacks could be primed for a strong finish-and maybe even a deep run when it matters most.