Darryn Peterson - College Basketball News & Rumors

Shines in debut Peterson provided 21 points (7-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals over 22 minutes during Monday's 94-51 victory over Green Bay.

Impact Peterson needed only 22 minutes and 11 shots to record 21 points, marking an impressive debut for the highly-touted freshman. The 6-foot-6 wing stuffed the stat sheet, including adding a block and two steals on the defensive end as he showed off the total package that led to him being ranked as the number two recruit in the country according to ESPN coming into the season. Peterson (undisclosed) entered the game as a game-time decision but showed no ill-effects from whatever it was that ailed him.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Peterson (undisclosed) has been included in the starting rotation for Monday's game against Wisconsin-Green Bay, Jordan Guskey of The Topeka Capital-Journal reports.

Impact Peterson had been deemed a game-time decision as he worked his way back from injury but seems to have put that behind him. The 6-foot-6 will be expected to make an impact during the matchup.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be available Peterson (undisclosed) is warming up and should be ready to play Monday against Wisconsin-Green Bay, Gary Bedore of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Peterson was warming up with his teammates, so all signs point to him being ready to go in this season opener. Expect the five-star freshman to be among the top offensive weapons for Kansas as long as he stays healthy.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Should be able to play Monday Peterson (undisclosed) should be able to play in Monday's exhibition game against Wisconsin-Green Bay, according to Gary Bedore of The Kansas City Star.

Impact It turns out a setback caused Peterson's DNP during Kansas' exhibition game Tuesday against Fort Hays State. Fortunately for him, it still looks like Monday will be his collegiate debut date. Peterson was a full participant in Kansas' latest practice Friday and should be good just as long as he does not suffer any setbacks between then and Monday.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Injury Report: Kansas Star Darryn Peterson Out vs Fort Hays State As tipoff against Fort Hays State approaches, Kansas basketball will be without its star freshman, Darryn Peterson, in tonight's contest.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • SI.COM

Kelvin Sampson says Kansas is the Big 12's 'bellcow,' even though No. 2 Houston rules the barnyard

Houston has emerged as the top team in the Big 12, reaching five straight Sweet 16s and two Final Fours under Kelvin Sampson

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Duke's Cameron Boozer headlines a slate of talented freshmen to watch this season

Cameron Boozer’s extraordinary potential is evident from the way Tennessee coach Rick Barnes described him before the Duke freshman had ever played a college game that counts

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Not playing in exhibition Tuesday Peterson is not going to play in Tuesday's exhibition game against Fort Hays State, Jack Ritter of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Peterson did appear in an Oct. 24 exhibition against Louisville, where he drew the start and led the Jayhawks with 26 points (9-15 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 2-5 FT) to go along with four rebounds and five steals (he did commit six turnovers). It's possible his absence here was just to give other players a longer look against a D2 opponent, as no reports of an injury have surfaced. The five-star freshman should be a key player on offense for Kentucky once it opens its season against Wisconsin-Green Bay on Monday, Nov. 3.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Darryn Peterson, Braden Smith Headline 2026 Bob Cousy Award Watch List The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced the 20 players named to the 2026 Bob Cousy Award Watch List, honoring the top point...

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Purdue's Matt Painter regrets not talking about an NCAA title last year. This season, it's different

Purdue is the preseason No. 1 team in the nation, and coach Matt Painter isn't shying away from expectations

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Darryn Peterson Can't Do It Alone for Kansas Basketball Offense The Kansas basketball team still does not have a clear No. 2 offensive option behind freshman star Darryn Peterson.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • SI.COM

Kansas Jayhawks' Darryn Peterson points, highlights in college debut vs. Louisville raise hype | Sporting News This guy could be the number one pick.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kansas Freshman Darryn Peterson Named Preseason All-American by CBS Sports Kansas basketball freshman Darryn Peterson is the lone freshman named as a Preseason First Team All-American by CBS Sports.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • SI.COM

Sports Illustrated's Men's College Basketball Preseason Top 25: No. 11 Kansas Kansas enters the season with lower expectations than usual, but with phenom Darryn Peterson running the show, the Jayhawks have the upside...

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • SI.COM

Kansas Basketball's Darryn Peterson Receives Pair of Big 12 Preseason Honors KU’s Darryn Peterson was named Big 12 Preseason Freshman of the Year and Preseason All-Big 12 by the conference on Thursday.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • SI.COM

Ranking the 15 Best Point Guards in Men's College Basketball for 2025 Purdue star Braden Smith and Kansas freshman phenom Darryn Peterson highlight the floor generals set to define the season.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • SI.COM

Top 10 Contenders for 2025–26 Men's College Basketball National Player of the Year Veteran stars like Braden Smith and JT Toppin will try to hold off elite newcomers such as Cameron Boozer and Darryn Peterson.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • SI.COM

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Kelvin Sampson says Kansas is the Big 12's 'bellcow,' even though No. 2 Houston rules the barnyard

Duke's Cameron Boozer headlines a slate of talented freshmen to watch this season

Purdue's Matt Painter regrets not talking about an NCAA title last year. This season, it's different