Darryn Peterson Hits 2 Late 3s
Digest more
As Peterson's availability continues to fluctuate, NBA scouts and executives are circling three competing explanations for what's behind it.
Darryn Peterson was in the game in the most pivotal moments. And while that might not sound like much for the most talented freshman in the country, it hasn't been the norm this season. On Monday night, the Kansas Jayhawks phenom turned a lot of the negative narratives on their head.
Kansas' star freshman was one of 10 players named to the midseason Jerry West Award watch list.
Kansas is up to No. 11 in Tuesday morning's updated Top 25 And 1 daily college basketball rankings, where Arizona remains No. 1 for the 24th consecutive day. Texas Tech is down to No. 17. Next up for the Jayhawks is Saturday's game at home with Utah. Two days after that, they'll host top-ranked Arizona inside Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) gets a three-point shot off as BYU Cougars guard Robert Wright III (1) defends in the first half at Allen Fieldhouse on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, in Lawrence. Tammy Ljungblad [email protected]
The potential No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft hasn't appeared in many late-game situations, but was crucial in Kansas' most recent win.
Darryn Peterson plays 35 pivotal minutes, both North Carolina teams hang on, Ole Miss shuts down Auburn's offense, Joyce Edwards goes off and more from Monday's college basketball action.
The Kansas basketball team hosted Big 12 rival BYU on Saturday in what provided a preview into a potential NBA rivalry. Darryn Peterson battled AJ
CBS Sports college basketball analysts Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander on Darryn Peterson’s recurring cramping during his freshman season at Kansas.
Kansas basketball star Darryn Peterson is the top prospect of the 2026 NBA Draft, but injury issues should give teams concerns