Darryn Peterson - College Basketball News & Rumors

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

Houston plays in Big 12 Tournament against the Kansas

The No. 5 Houston Cougars and No. 14 Kansas Jayhawks square off in the Big 12 Tournament

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Peterson scores 24 to lead No. 14 Kansas past TCU 78-73 in the Big 12 quarterfinals

Darryn Peterson scored 24 points in a season-high 37 minutes and No. 14 Kansas beat TCU 78-73 in the last quarterfinal of the Big 12 tournament Thursday night at T-Mobile Center

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Kansas takes on TCU in Big 12 Tournament

The No. 14 Kansas Jayhawks play in the Big 12 Tournament against the TCU Horned Frogs

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

NCAA tourney selection committee will not let travel concerns dictate bracketing or seeding of field

The NCAA selection committee says it sticks to the usual rules for the March Madness bracket, even with travel and injury issues

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

AJ Dybantsa shines with 40-point night in No. 10 seed BYU's Big 12 tourney win over K-State

AJ Dybantsa had 40 points, nine rebounds and six assists on Tuesday night to lead No. 10 seed BYU to a 105-91 victory over No. 15 seed Kansas State in the first round of the Big 12...

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Big 12 tournament power rankings: 10 players ready to own Kansas City Power rankings of the top players to watch in the 2026 Big 12 Tournament, featuring AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Koa Peat and more as Kansa...

MARCH 9 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Darryn Peterson makes shocking admission about his future with Kansas after defeating rival Kansas State Darryn Peterson might decide to return to play another year with the Kansas Jayhawks instead of declaring for the 2026 NBA draft.

MARCH 9 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Why Darryn Peterson Is Peaking at the Right Time for Kansas Basketball With his cramping issue slowly improving, Darryn Peterson appears poised for a big-time postseason run at Kansas.

MARCH 9 • SI.COM

Kansas star Darryn Peterson says he 'might run It back' for another season | Sporting News The folks in Lawrence are dreaming...

MARCH 8 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

A 104-point outburst at Allen Fieldhouse puts Kansas' boom-or-bust season in focus

Darryn Peterson, Tre White and Melvin Council Jr. showed on Saturday just how good No. 14 Kansas can be when their stars are all in sync

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Peterson scores 27, White and Council also star as No. 14 KU routs K-State 104-85 on Senior Day

Darryn Peterson scored 27 points in what was likely his final game at Allen Fieldhouse, sending No. 14 Kansas to a 104-85 victory over Kansas State