When Kansas won the battle for guard Darryn Peterson’s services in 2024, the Jayhawks thought they were getting an out-of-this-world talent, and they were. No one who has seen Peterson play can doubt his litany of abilities, and he’ll likely go in the top five of June’s NBA draft.
However, it’s the playing that has been the tricky part for Peterson this season. Kansas has played in 26 contests in 2026, and Peterson has appeared in a mere 15. He has averaged 20 points in those games, leaving Jayhawks backers (and on Thursday coach Bill Self) wanting just a bit more from an availability standpoint.
