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Small Guards, Big Risks — NBA Draft Prospects Kingston Flemings and Darius Acuff Jr.

The NBA is a hostile environment for this type of player

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Jeremias Engelmann
Feb 23, 2026
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Kingston Flemings and Darius Acuff Jr. (John E. Moore III/Michael Reaves/Getty Images)


Today we’re taking a close look at two impressive point guards — Kingston Flemings and Darius Acuff Jr., both ranked in the top 10 on NBA draft boards.

What do stats, video, and similar players tell us about their chances of succeeding in the NBA?


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Basketball analyst. Creator of ESPN's Real Plus-Minus. Formerly with the Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks
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