Kansas Star Peterson Declares for 2026 NBA Draft
#NBADraft #KansasJayhawksKansas freshman Darryn Peterson declared for the 2026 NBA draft as a projected top pick. Injuries limited him to 24 games, averaging 20.2 points and 4.2 rebounds. He is ESPN's No. 2 prospect. read more
Kansas Stuns No. 5 Houston in Statement Win
#CollegeBasketball #KansasJayhawksNo. 14 Kansas defeated No. 5 Houston 69-56, handing the Cougars their third straight loss. Tre White led with 23 points. Kansas used a key second-half run to pull away, while Houston struggled, shooting only 32% from the field. read more
Kansas Season Hangs on Unpredictable Star Freshman
#CollegeBasketball #KansasJayhawksKansas' season is defined by star freshman Darryn Peterson's unpredictable availability due to injuries and illness. His frequent absences create chemistry issues, leaving coach Bill Self uncertain about team identity and postseason potential despite flashes of brilliance. read more
Kansas Stars Cramping Casts Shadow Over Win
#CollegeBasketball #KansasJayhawksKansas star freshman Darryn Peterson scored 23 points but missed most of the second half with recurring cramping. Coach Bill Self expressed concern over the issue, noting its potential impact on the team's postseason success. read more
Kansas Star Darryn Peterson Cleared for Iowa State Showdown
#CollegeBasketball #KansasJayhawksKansas freshman Darryn Peterson, a projected top NBA pick, is cleared to play against Iowa State after missing a game with illness. Despite injury-plagued absences, he averages 20.5 points. KU seeks to extend its eight-game win streak. read more
Freshman Petersons Clutch 3s Lift Kansas Past Texas Tech
#CollegeBasketball #KansasJayhawksFreshman Darryn Peterson hit two clutch late three-pointers, including the game-winner, to lift No. 11 Kansas over No. 13 Texas Tech 64-61. Despite a tough shooting night, his late heroics secured the Jayhawks' sixth straight victory. read more