Darryn Peterson - College Basketball News & Rumors

Won't play vs. Towson Peterson (quadriceps) won't play against Towson on Tuesday night, Kansas announced.

Impact Peterson played in the last two games for the Jayhawks after missing seven straight games, but the star guard will now miss yet another contest. According to the release sent out by Kansas, he's not able to compete at full strength after experiencing cramping against NC State and in practice Monday. Peterson, who averages 19.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists, will get his next chance to suit up on Dec. 22 against Davidson.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day due to cramping Peterson (quadriceps) is day-to-day and is uncertain whether he'll play against Towson on Tuesday, head coach Bill Self told Gary Bedore of The Kansas City Star. "We'll figure it o...

Impact The star freshman suffered an injury in Saturday's win over NC State, a game in which he finished with 17 points, seven rebounds and four assists across 31 minutes. The cramping suggests the injury isn't as bad as initially feared, but Peterson remains uncertain to play against Towson on Tuesday. The Jayhawks don't want to risk him in a non-conference game, since he might re-aggravate the injury. Peterson has been limited to four games this season, having also missed seven straight games from Nov. 11 to Dec. 2 due to a hamstring injury.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers quadricep injury Kansas' head coach Bill Self says that Peterson suffered a quadricep injury Saturday at North Carolina State, according to Matt Tait of R1S1.

Impact Peterson's brief but recent history of hamstring problems suggests another one came up Saturday, especially because some form of lower-body injury prevented Kansas from using him at the end of a close 77-76 win at North Carolina State. Self clarified Peterson's injury Monday, saying that the freshman was dealing with quadricep-related cramps, them being why the head coach was not comfortable with using his superstar in crunch time against NCSU. While far from great, quad cramping looks like a much more workable problem than hamstring aggravation, so perhaps the former should not be a problem come KU's upcoming game Tuesday against Towson.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Re-aggravates hamstring Peterson (hamstring) exited Saturday's contest against North Carolina State citing hamstring tightness, per Jordan Guskey of CJOnline.com.

Impact Peterson previously made his return against Missouri last week after missing seven consecutive contests with a hamstring injury. Head coach Bill Self indicated that Saturday's issue was simply tightness in that same hamstring, though exact details are currently unknown, making him questionable for the timebeing. The 6-foot-6 freshman is expected to be one of the first names called in the 2026 NBA Draft and will hope to get back to 100 percent soon, with Tuesday's matchup against Towson serving as his next opportunity.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas' Melvin Council Jr. had struggled outside. Then came 9 3-pointers in an OT win at NC State

Kansas' Melvin Council Jr. had career highs of 36 points and nine 3-pointers to help the 19th-ranked Jayhawks edge N

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 19 Kansas' Darryn Peterson exited game vs. NC State with tightness in his hamstring, Self says

Kansas coach Bill Self said freshman star Darryn Peterson “was getting tight” in his hamstring and checked out late in regulation during the 19th-ranked Jayhawks’ 77-76 overtime wi...

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Council's huge day, final-play stop help No. 19 Kansas edge NC State in overtime 77-76

Melvin Council Jr. had career highs of 36 points and nine 3-pointers to help No. 19 Kansas edge N

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores 17 in return Peterson totaled 17 points (6-14 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 23 minutes during Sunday's 80-60 win over Missouri.

Impact After missing the last seven games for the Jayhawks, Peterson was back in action and in full control of the offense when on the court, attempting more field goals than any other Kansas player. He has nearly a week of rest before Kansas takes on NC State on Saturday, but barring any setbacks, should return to his high-volume ways and serve as an elite fantasy asset.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Peterson returns from injury with 17 points, leading No. 21 KU past Mizzou despite flu-like symptoms

Kansas has shown it can compete with top teams without Darryn Peterson

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Darryn Peterson scores 17 in return from injury, No. 21 Kansas beats rival Missouri 80-60

Darryn Peterson scores 17 points in his return from a hamstring injury, helping No. 21 Kansas secure an 80-60 victory over Missouri on Sunday

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Former Jayhawk Shakeel Moore Defends Darryn Peterson Amid Injury Rumors An ex-KU player has voiced his support for Darryn Peterson amid the growing frustration about his hamstring injury.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • SI.COM

Officially available Sunday Peterson (hamstring) is available for Sunday's game versus Missouri, per ESPN Wichita 92.3.

Impact Peterson will finally make his return to the court after a seven-game stretch of missed games. Before going down with his hamstring injury, the freshman guard averaged 21.5 points and 3.5 rebounds on 25.5 minutes across two monster showings this year. He'll now be able to make his mark again as the Jayhawks take on their old-time rival at home.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas star Darryn Peterson injury: Jayhawks receive good news ahead of Missouri | Sporting News The projected top pick will return soon.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Expected to be available Sunday Peterson (hamstring) is expected to be available for Sunday's game against Missouri at Kansas City, per Michael Swain of 247Sports.

Impact Kansas' head coach Bill Self announced an optimistic Peterson update Friday. "He should be available unless he has a setback before game time," the HC said. In the event that Peterson does not suffer a setback Friday, Saturday or Sunday, he should be able to log his third-ever collegiate game during next Sunday's Border War showdown.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 3, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in College Basketball: Ranked Matchups Galore, and a Syracuse Upset

Darryn Peterson's Injury Has Become an Unhealthy Distraction for Kansas It's time to call it like it is — Darryn Peterson's injury is hurting Kansas in more ways than it could have imagined.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • SI.COM

Braylon Mullins' breakout performance lifts No. 5 UConn over No. 21 Kansas 61-56 at Allen Fieldhouse

UConn fans have been eagerly awaiting Braylon Mullins' debut, and he delivered when it mattered the most Tuesday night

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Freshman guard Braylon Mullins scores 17 points as No. 5 UConn rallies past No. 21 Kansas 61-56

Fifth-ranked UConn has beaten No. 21 Kansas 61-56

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Kansas Keeps Darryn Peterson Out for UConn Clash, Extending Absence of Key Freshman Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson, already out two games, will remain sidelined vs UConn as Bill Self adjusts his rotation.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Kansas Star Darryn Peterson Won't Return From Hamstring Injury Tuesday vs. UConn

Kansas coach Bill Self says Darryn Peterson has looked good in practice while recovering from a hamstring injury, but he won't play against...

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Kansas Star Darryn Peterson Won't Return From Hamstring Injury Tuesday vs. UConn

No. 21 Kansas' Darryn Peterson will miss his 7th straight game vs. No. 5 UConn with hamstring injury

Darryn Peterson will not play for No. 21 Kansas against fifth-ranked UConn at Allen Fieldhouse

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Out vs. Connecticut Peterson (hamstring) is out for Tuesday's game against Connecticut.

Impact An update of Peterson's injury status was expected Tuesday morning, and the announcement came with a negative result on his health, as he will log another DNP to heal from a hamstring strain. Kansas' head coach Bill Self commented on the matter, disclosing Peterson's effort, lack of full health and future status. "He [Peterson] is very close. He has worked his butt off, but he is still not 100 percent. He is day-to-day," Self said. Once again, the Jayhawks will have to add a makeshift starter, with their latest example being Jamari McDowell. Peterson's next opportunity to play will come Sunday with the Border War between Kansas and Missouri.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Could Kansas Struggle to Adapt to New Offense if Darryn Peterson Returns? While Darryn Peterson's anticipated return would be a huge boost for Kansas, the Jayhawks must learn to play a different way with him back o...

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • SI.COM

Will Darryn Peterson Play vs UConn? Here's What Kansas HC Bill Self Said Kansas head coach Bill Self provided an encouraging injury update on Darryn Peterson ahead of the matchup against UConn.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • SI.COM

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Kansas' Melvin Council Jr. had struggled outside. Then came 9 3-pointers in an OT win at NC State

No. 19 Kansas' Darryn Peterson exited game vs. NC State with tightness in his hamstring, Self says

Council's huge day, final-play stop help No. 19 Kansas edge NC State in overtime 77-76

Peterson returns from injury with 17 points, leading No. 21 KU past Mizzou despite flu-like symptoms

Darryn Peterson scores 17 in return from injury, No. 21 Kansas beats rival Missouri 80-60

Last Night in College Basketball: Ranked Matchups Galore, and a Syracuse Upset

Braylon Mullins' breakout performance lifts No. 5 UConn over No. 21 Kansas 61-56 at Allen Fieldhouse

Freshman guard Braylon Mullins scores 17 points as No. 5 UConn rallies past No. 21 Kansas 61-56

Kansas Star Darryn Peterson Won't Return From Hamstring Injury Tuesday vs. UConn

No. 21 Kansas' Darryn Peterson will miss his 7th straight game vs. No. 5 UConn with hamstring injury

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