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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

Expected to be available Saturday Peterson (ankle) is expected to be available for Saturday's game against BYU, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Rothstein's update brings welcome news out of Kansas, as it looks like the KU superstar will not sit out multiple games due to his ankle injury, in contrast to previous lower-body problems that cost him nearly a month's worth of matchups. Not only is Kansas competing against a Peterson-level prospect in A.J. Dybantsa, but the Jayhawks face another rising team in the Big 12 Conference with BYU. But in Peterson's last eight games, not only did Kansas go a solid 6-2, he also impressed with 21.6 points and 2.9 three-pointers made per game on 47.2/40.4/82.9 shooting splits. At worst, Peterson is expected to be probable when Kansas' availability report is updated Friday.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

2025-26 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

2025-26 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

No. 19 Kansas Finishes on 27-7 Run To Beat Kansas State, 86-62

Kansas overcame the absence of standout guard Darryn Peterson with a big finishing kick for an 86-62 win over Kansas State.

JANUARY 25 • FOX SPORTS

No. 19 Kansas Finishes on 27-7 Run To Beat Kansas State, 86-62

Out against K-State Peterson (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Kansas State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Peterson will miss yet another game with a lingering ankle issue after a string of six healthy games for the Jayhawks. The 6-foot-6 freshman has been a monster when active this season for KU, averaging 21.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists, one steal and 0.7 blocks on 27.2 minutes per game, but he has been limited to just 10 appearances on the year. Peterson's next chance to suit up will come against BYU next Saturday, but he will be sorely missed in a rivalry showdown with the Wildcats.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Kansas St. Peterson (ankle) is listed questionable ahead of Saturday's game against Kansas State.

Impact Peterson has battled injuries throughout the season, which have caused him to miss several matchups. Head coach Bill Self indicated Friday that the freshman guard was limited in practice and his availability will be determined closer to tipoff, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports. Should he miss this contest, his next chance to suit up will be against BYU on Jan. 31.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson has a new injury with news from Bill Self | Sporting News The rising star keeps getting hurt.

JANUARY 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kansas coach Bill Self plans to return vs. Kansas State, and Peterson is questionable for the game

Kansas coach Bill Self plans to be on the sideline when the Jayhawks face Kansas State

JANUARY 22 • Associated Press

Questionable Saturday Head coach Bill Self revealed that Peterson (ankle) is currently dealing with an ankle sprain and is questionable for Saturday's contest against Kansas State, per Michael Swain of...

Impact Peterson has struggled with injury throughout the season and appears to be dealing with yet another issue. Though Self identified the issue as an ankle sprain, his questionable availability for Saturday's matchup indicates that the issue may not be too serious. If he is unable to suit up agaisnt K State, he'll get another week to get himself right before a big-time matchup against fellow freshman A.J. Dybantsa and BYU.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Acting coach Jacque Vaughn steps in for Bill Self, leads No. 19 Kansas to 75-69 win over Colorado

Jacque Vaughn’s point guard days at Kansas may be long gone, but he’s still collecting assists for the program

JANUARY 21 • Associated Press

Council's late scoring helps No. 19 Kansas beat Colorado 75-69 win with Bill Self missing from bench

Melvin Council Jr. scored 10 of his 18 points over the final 5:07 and No. 19 Kansas held off Colorado 75-69 on Tuesday night with assistant coach Jacque Vaughn leading the Jayhawks...

JANUARY 21 • Associated Press

Is Darryn Peterson on a minutes restriction? What to know about Kansas star's return from injury | Sporting News The Jayhawks star battles back in Big 12 play.

JANUARY 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Peterson leads Kansas against Colorado after 26-point game

Kansas plays the Colorado Buffaloes after Darryn Peterson scored 26 points in the Jayhawks' 80-62 victory against the Baylor Bears

JANUARY 19 • Associated Press

How many points did Darryn Peterson score tonight? Baylor vs Kansas box score Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson took over in the Jayhawks' win against Baylor.

JANUARY 17 • USATODAY.COM

Darryn Peterson scores 26 and Flory Bidunga adds a double-double as Kansas tops Baylor 80-62

Freshman Darryn Peterson scored 26 points on 11-of-13 shooting, Flory Bidunga had 23 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks, and Kansas beat Baylor 80-62

JANUARY 17 • Associated Press

Efficient offensive performance Peterson ended with 26 points (11-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal across 23 minutes during Friday's 80-62 victory over Baylor.

Impact Peterson put together the most efficient offensive performance of his young career, tallying 26 points while shooting an impressive 11-for-13 (84.6-percent) from the floor. The freshman wing missed nine of the final 11 non-conference games with a quadriceps injury but has shown why he's likely to be one of the top players taken in next year's NBA draft in the five conference games since his return to the lineup, averaging 24.6 points and 5.0 rebounds while shooting 48.8-percent from the floor and 39.5-percent from beyond the arc.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Baylor faces Kansas following Yessoufou's 23-point performance

Baylor plays the Kansas Jayhawks after Tounde Yessoufou scored 23 points in the Bears' 94-79 win over the Oklahoma State Cowboys

JANUARY 15 • Associated Press

2026 NBA Draft odds, prediction: AJ Dybantsa undervalued as No. 1 pick Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa, and Cameron Boozer are all worthy of the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

JANUARY 14 • NYPOST.COM

Peterson and Kansas show their potential as Jayhawks crush previously unbeaten No. 2 Iowa State

Kansas has shown what it can do with a healthy Darryn Peterson and a regular rotation

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

Kansas hands No. 2 Iowa State its 1st loss of the season with dominant 84-63 win at Allen Fieldhouse

Kansas has handed Iowa State its first loss of the season, winning 84-63 on Tuesday night

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

No. 2 Iowa State visits Kansas after Peterson's 23-point showing

Kansas hosts the No. 2 Iowa State Cyclones after Darryn Peterson scored 23 points in Kansas' 86-75 loss to the West Virginia Mountaineers

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa Lead 2026 NBA Draft Odds to Go No. 1 Overall 2026 NBA Draft odds for Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa, and more college stars.

JANUARY 13 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

No. 0 Iowa State visits Peterson and Kansas

Kansas faces the No. 0 Iowa State Cyclones after Darryn Peterson scored 23 points in Kansas' 86-75 loss to the West Virginia Mountaineers