Darryn Peterson - College Basketball News & Rumors

Tyran Stokes Commits To Kansas, Ending Months Of Anticipation Around Recruitment

The No. 1 college basketball recruit, Tyran Stokes, committed to Kansas on Tuesday, choosing the Jayhawks over Kentucky.

10 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Tyran Stokes Commits To Kansas, Ending Months Of Anticipation Around Recruitment

2026 NBA Draft announcement tracker: Cameron Boozer, Darryn Peterson and other top prospects live updates | Sporting News The NBA Draft season is now upon us.

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Declares for NBA Draft Peterson has declared for the 2026 NBA Draft, according to The Field of 68.

Impact Having enrolled at Kansas as the 2025 Jayhawks' top recruit in their freshman class, Peterson subsequently forgoing three years of collegiate eligibility after his first season comes as no surprise. It was not a smooth transition for the 6-foot-6, 205-pound guard though, as lower-body injuries rendered him out for nine of KU's 13 non-conference games. But between the 2025-26 Jayhawks' conference matchups and the 2026 NCAA tournament, he was mostly healthy, logging just two DNPs in a 22-game span. It saw Peterson prove his worth by averaging 20.4 points (on 42.2/37.4/83.2 shooting splits) to go with 4.3 rebounds, 2.6 three-pointers made, 1.4 assists and 1.4 steals, good enough for All-Big 12 Second Team honors and a second-round advancement into the Big Dance. While future availability is cause for concern, Peterson remains one of the draft's best prospects nonetheless, a quality talent with potential to be a top-three selection.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

What if Darryn Peterson stunned college basketball and returned to Kansas? | Sporting News Still a big "if" but we are getting closer....

APRIL 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kansas Coach Bill Self Will Return For A 24th Season With the Jayhawks

Kansas basketball coach Bill Self is returning for a 24th season with the Jayhawks.

APRIL 1 • FOX SPORTS

Kansas Coach Bill Self Will Return For A 24th Season With the Jayhawks

"Too nonchalant and laid back": LeBron James' friend calls out Darryn Peterson for lack of leadership amid Kansas star's falling draft stock Darryn Peterson's Kansas Jayhawks were beaten by the St. John's Red Storm in the second round of the NCAA tournament.

MARCH 23 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

How Darryn Peterson and Kansas offense failed to solve St. John's defense in star's likely final NCAA game | Sporting News Here is more on Darryn Peterson and Kansas struggled against St. John's defense in second round loss of 2026 NCAA Tournament.

MARCH 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Dylan Darling hits driving layup at buzzer, St. John's beats Kansas 67-65 in March Madness thriller

Dylan Darling hit a driving layup as time expired for his only bucket of the game, and St. John’s blew a 13-point lead in the final minutes before advancing to its first Sweet 16 s...

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

St. John's vs Kansas live updates: Prediction, how to watch March Madness Round 2 game St. John's vs Kansas features Hall of Fame coaches Rick Pitino and Bill Self, a top NBA draft prospect in Darryn Peterson, and plenty more.

MARCH 22 • USATODAY.COM

Kansas Jayhawks and St. John's Red Storm meet in NCAA Tournament second round

The No. 17 Kansas Jayhawks take on the No. 10 St. John's Red Storm in the second round of the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Peterson and Reed's Big March Madness Nights, Rodman, Jones, and Other Bulls Bullets The latest on Darryn Peterson and Tarris Reed Jr.'s impressive NCAA Tournament nights, and other Bulls Bullets.

MARCH 21 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Alpha performance Peterson contributed 28 points (11-24 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, one assist and two steals over 37 minutes during Friday's 68-60 victory over California Baptist.

Impact Peterson drained four from downtown and tallied 28 points to lead the Jayhawks as they held off a furious rally by the Lancers. Peterson was the clear alpha on Friday for Kansas, more than doubling the team's next highest scorer, though it wasn't his most efficient performance as he took a season-high 24 shots during the win. The highly-touted freshman has topped 20 points in four of his last six games and is averaging 22.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.5 steals during that stretch.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas and St. John's square off in second round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 17 Kansas Jayhawks face the No. 10 St. John's Red Storm in the second round of the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Peterson scores 28 points as Kansas hangs on to beat March Madness newcomer Cal Baptist 68-60

Darryn Peterson made four 3-pointers and scored 28 points, and fourth-seeded Kansas squandered most of a 26-point lead before holding off scrappy NCAA Tournament newcomer Cal Bapti...

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Darryn Peterson drops 28 in March Madness debut for Kansas

MARCH 21 • YOUTUBE

How Kansas' Darryn Peterson Can Rewrite the Narrative for Himself in March Kansas star Darryn Peterson can prove all of his critics wrong in March Madness with a strong run in the tournament over the next few weeks.

MARCH 20 • SI.COM

Kansas and Cal Baptist play in opening round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 17 Kansas Jayhawks take on the Cal Baptist Lancers in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Is Darryn Peterson playing in March Madness? Kansas freshman phenom deals with cramps, commitment concerns | Sporting News Peterson could still be the number one pick.

MARCH 19 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kansas Jayhawks play the Cal Baptist Lancers in first round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 17 Kansas Jayhawks and Cal Baptist Lancers meet in the NCAA Tournament first round

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

AJ Dybantsa vs. Darryn Peterson: The key stats you need to know in 2026 NBA Draft No. 1 overall pick debate | Sporting News Can you go wrong with either AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson?

MARCH 19 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ranking college basketball's loaded freshmen class in March Madness, from Cameron Boozer to Darryn Peterson | Sporting News From Cameron Boozer to Darryn Peterson, there's no shortage of talent in the freshman class. Let's rank them before the NCAA Tournament.

MARCH 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

It isn't only freshmen making this March Madness special. Here are top prospects in other classes

This is the type of NCAA Tournament that should delight college basketball and NBA fans alike

MARCH 17 • Associated Press

Kansas or California Baptist? How to pick 4 vs. 13 matchup in 2026 March Madness bracket | Sporting News Darryn Peterson, Bill Self and co. have a date with the WAC champions in the first round.

MARCH 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

The Latest: Selection Sunday: Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida claim No. 1 seeds in men's bracket

The men’s March Madness bracket is set, and Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida have claimed the four No. 1 seeds in the tournament

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

No. 5 Houston routs No. 14 Kansas 69-47 to set up another Big 12 title game with No. 2 Arizona

Kingston Flemings had 21 points and Chris Cenac Jr. finished with 17 points and 14 rebounds, helping No. 5 Houston dominate No. 14 Kansas 69-47 in the Big 12 Tournament semifinals...

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

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