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🎥 The Follow - FIVE
🏆 SEC Player of the Year
🐗 And so much more! 

🏀 THE FOLLOW

Go inside the world of freshman phenom Darius Acuff as he navigates a breakout season under legendary coach John Calipari with the Arkansas Razorbacks. Through his voice and the voice of those closest to him, discover what drives the young star on and off the court. Plus, experience what it’s like to watch him play through the eyes of his sister.

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📈 STOCK UP

🔺 Owned The Conference. Razorback men’s basketball freshman Darius Acuff Jr. has been named the SEC Player & Freshman of the Year! He becomes just the third player to earn both honors in the same season, joining Anthony Davis and Brandon Miller. He also landed on the All-SEC First Team and SEC All-Freshman Team. Acuff was also named a top-five finalist for the Bob Cousy Award. Billy Richmond earned SEC All-Defensive honors and Meleek Thomas was named to the SEC All-Freshman Team.

🔺 Best For Last. Razorback Meleek Thomas was named SEC Freshman of the Week after a dominant final week of regular-season action. He scored a career-high 30 points at Missouri. He finished the SEC season shooting 48.7% from 3-point range, setting a new Arkansas record.

🔺 Smashing Records. Razorback sophomore Erich Fortlage is one of 20 golfers named to the 2026 Haskins Award Watch List. He leads the team in scoring average and has four top-10 finishes this season.

🔺 A Dozen Runs. The seventh-ranked Razorback softball team run-ruled Missouri State 12-0 on the road. Ella McDowell had a six RBI day, going 3-for-3 at the plate with a grand slam. Payton Burnham threw three shutout innings before Lillie-Faye McWhorter turned in two dominant innings of relief. The Hogs will play at Alabama this weekend.

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Chuck Barrett, the voice of the Arkansas Razorbacks, recently trusted Dr. Chad Betts of McDonald Eye Associates with his cataract surgery. In addition to advanced cataract surgery, McDonald Eye offers eye exams, same-day appointments, glasses and sunglasses, contact lenses, and Free LASIK consultations.

🎧 THE RAZORBACK DAILY

The honors are rolling in for Darius Acuff as he’s been named SEC Player of the Year and SEC Freshman of the Year! Plus, we’re taking a look at what’s ahead for the Razorbacks as the NCAA Tournament approaches.

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📅 WHAT’S AHEAD

Tuesday 3/10

🏊 Diving at NCAA Zone Diving Championship

Wednesday 3/11

🏊 Diving at NCAA Zone Diving Championship

Thursday 3/12

🏊 Swimming at CSCAA Nationals

Friday 3/13

🏊 Swimming at CSCAA Nationals
🎽 Track & Field hosts NCAA Indoor Championships
🎾 Men’s Tennis at Tennessee @ 4 p.m.
🎾 Women’s Tennis vs. LSU @ 5 p.m.
🥎 No. 7 Softball at Alabama @ 6 p.m. | SECN+
⚾️ No. 5 Baseball vs. Mississippi State @ 6 p.m. | Tickets | SECN+
🤸 No. 8 Gymnastics at No. 2 LSU @ 7:30 p.m. | SECN+
🏀 No. 17 Men’s Basketball at SEC Tournament @ 8:30 p.m.

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