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Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson misses matchup against No. 1 Arizona due to flu-like symptoms

Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson was a late scratch for the No. 9 Jayhawks for Monday night’s matchup against No. 1 Arizona due to flu-like symptoms

3 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Last Night in College Basketball: UNC Upset Duke For a Tobacco Road W

UNC shocked Duke, Michigan couldn't overcome UCLA, a 27-rebound game, Michigan State outlasts Illinois, a Division III record and more from...

12 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in College Basketball: UNC Upset Duke For a Tobacco Road W

2026 NBA Draft No. 1 Pick Odds: Darryn Peterson Becomes Heavier Favorite

It's not too early to think about who might go No. 1 in next year's NBA Draft. See the odds for the top pick in 2026.

12 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

2026 NBA Draft No. 1 Pick Odds: Darryn Peterson Becomes Heavier Favorite

Dybantsa leads No. 16 BYU against Baylor after 28-point showing

No. 16 BYU plays the Baylor Bears after AJ Dybantsa scored 28 points in the Cougars' 77-66 loss to the Houston Cougars

20 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Huge day in tough matchup Dybantsa totaled 28 points (9-14 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 7-12 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one block across 35 minutes during Saturday's 77-66 loss to Houston.

Impact Fresh off a 36-point effort against Oklahoma State earlier in the week, Dybantsa poured in another 28 here against a top-10 defensive unit in the country (in terms of efficiency). The freshman phenom constantly had to fight through double teams, and while nothing was easy, he was still the standout player in the game despite BYU coming short. Despite the tremendous individual accolades that are deservedly coming his way, Dybantsa and the Cougars have hit a rough patch, dropping four in a row and five of six. They're still a no-doubt NCAA Tournament team, but winning the Big 12 seems firmly off the table at this point, especially with powerhouses like Houston and Arizona firmly in contention for top seeds come March.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

No. 8 Houston pulls away late to hand No. 16 BYU fourth straight loss, 77-66

Kingston Flemings scored 11 of his 19 points in the second half to help No. 8 Houston beat No. 16 BYU 77-66

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Basketball Analytics: A February Update to the Productive Sophomore Query Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa, Cam Boozer, Caleb Wilson, Kingston Flemings, Keaton Wagler, and more. This historic freshman class is earning...

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Dybantsa leads No. 16 BYU against No. 8 Houston

No. 16 BYU hosts the No. 8 Houston Cougars after AJ Dybantsa scored 36 points in BYU's 99-92 loss to the Oklahoma State Cowboys

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Lights up scoreboard again Dybantsa registered 36 points (13-20 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 5-7 FT), seven rebounds and four assists across 36 minutes during Wednesday's 99-92 loss to Oklahoma State.

Impact Despite the Cougars finding a way to lose their third straight, Dybantsa continues to display a versatile offensive repertoire that shows why he's a frontrunner to be the top pick in the NBA draft. The freshman blue-chipper went a season-best 5-for-8 (62.5-percent) from beyond the arc and went 13-for-20 (65.0-percent) from the field in tallying the second-most points he's put up all season. Dybantsa also added seven boards, the seventh time he's reached or exceeded that total, and dished out four dimes, the ninth time he's distributed that many helpers. Through nine games against Big 12 competition, Dybantsa is averaging 25.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 0.9 steals while shooting 47.5-percent from the floor and 37.8-percent from long range.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Roy scores 30 and Oklahoma State overcomes big game from Dybantsa to beat No. 16 BYU 99-92

Anthony Roy scored a season-high 30 points, leading Oklahoma State to a 99-92 victory over 16th-ranked BYU

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Oklahoma State hosts No. 16 BYU following Saunders' 33-point game

No. 16 BYU visits the Oklahoma State Cowboys after Richie Saunders scored 33 points in the Cougars' 90-82 loss to the Kansas Jayhawks

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Last Night in College Basketball: A Big Weekend For The Big Ten

The top of the Big Ten clashed, UConn passed the Tennessee test and then some, an 11-steal triple-double, overtime drama for men's and women...

FEBRUARY 2 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in College Basketball: A Big Weekend For The Big Ten

Darryn Peterson Outduels AJ Dybantsa As No. 14 Kansas beats No. 13 BYU 90-82

Darryn Peterson scored 18 points in 20 minutes and No. 14 Kansas beat No. 13 BYU 90-82 in the 1,000th game played at historic Allen Fieldhou...

FEBRUARY 1 • FOX SPORTS

Darryn Peterson Outduels AJ Dybantsa As No. 14 Kansas beats No. 13 BYU 90-82

Kansas vs. BYU live score, updates, highlights from AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson freshman showdown | Sporting News The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights for Kansas vs. BYU on Saturday in a battle between Darryn Peterson and AJ...

JANUARY 31 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

BYU star AJ Dybantsa becomes latest elite athlete to join LinkedIn | Sporting News The former five-star is joining the hip, new trend.

JANUARY 31 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

No. 14 Kansas plays No. 13 BYU following Bidunga's 21-point showing

No. 14 Kansas hosts the No. 13 BYU Cougars after Flory Bidunga scored 21 points in Kansas' 86-62 win against the Kansas State Wildcats

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

No. 14 Kansas Expects Darryn Peterson Back Against AJ Dybantsa, No. 13 BYU

Kansas expects to have Darryn Peterson available Saturday when the No. 14 Jayhawks welcome fellow freshman star AJ Dybantsa and No. 13 BYU.

JANUARY 29 • FOX SPORTS

No. 14 Kansas Expects Darryn Peterson Back Against AJ Dybantsa, No. 13 BYU

Big 12 basketball power rankings show depth beyond AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson In terms of on-court production, there is likely no better freshman class in college hoops history. That reflects in this week's Big 12 powe...

JANUARY 29 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

2025 Wooden Award Odds: JT Toppin Makes Huge Jump

Will Duke's Cameron Boozer walk away with the Wooden Award this season or will a Red Raider upset his campaign? Here are the latest odds.

JANUARY 27 • FOX SPORTS

2025 Wooden Award Odds: JT Toppin Makes Huge Jump

Fifth-ranked Nebraska faces monumental challenge with two top-10 matchups this week

Nebraska's basketball team has impressed with an unbeaten start through 20 games, including wins against highly ranked Illinois and Michigan State

JANUARY 27 • Associated Press

Top-ranked Arizona withstands late rally by No. 13 BYU to remain unbeaten with 86-83 win

Brayden Burries scored 29 points and made a game-saving block in the final seconds as top-ranked Arizona remained unbeaten by holding off a furious rally from No. 13 BYU for an 86-...

JANUARY 27 • Associated Press

Arizona vs. BYU prediction, picks: College basketball odds, best bets Monday Unbeaten Arizona is in for a road test against the red-hot AJ Dybantsa and BYU.

JANUARY 26 • NYPOST.COM

What channel is BYU vs. Arizona on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch Big 12 men's basketball game | Sporting News It's a matchup of two of the top freshmen in the country as Koa Peat and the Wildcats visit AJ Dybantsa and the Cougars.

JANUARY 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

No. 13 BYU faces No. 1 Arizona following Dybantsa's 43-point game

No. 13 BYU hosts the No. 1 Arizona Wildcats after AJ Dybantsa scored 43 points in BYU's 91-78 win over the Utah Utes

JANUARY 25 • Associated Press

AJ Dybantsa sets BYU freshman record with 43 points in last test before showdown with No. 1 Arizona

AJ Dybantsa broke BYU’s freshman scoring record and showed again why he could be the No. 1 pick in the draft