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"He deserves every dollar," "Goin be another Kawhi Leonard": CBB fans split as Darryn Peterson's $3M worth comes under scrutiny after missing 11 games Darryn Peterson is considered the projected No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft. The Kansas Jayhawks star has drawn comparisons to Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.

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Bruce Pearl sends warning to NBA teams about Kansas' Darryn Peterson | Sporting News The Jayhawks star comes with a bit of baggage.

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Men's Player of the Year Ladder: AJ Dybantsa, Caleb Wilson Make Big Jumps

FOX Sports' Casey Jacobsen offers up his latest men's college basketball Player of the Year Ladder, highlighted by Duke's Cameron Boozer.

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Men's Player of the Year Ladder: AJ Dybantsa, Caleb Wilson Make Big Jumps

Kansas fires back at viral video alleging Darryn Peterson was benched | Sporting News The Jayhawks star was out for Monday night's game.

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Arizona's Tommy Lloyd shuns Jayhawks' Darryn Peterson question following Kansas' upset win | Sporting News There was going to be no discrediting the Jayhawks in this one.

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No. 1 Arizona dives into rugged Big 12 stretch with a loss as part of AP Top 25 national slate

Top-ranked Arizona has started a run of four straight games against AP Top 25 teams with a loss

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No. 9 Kansas beats top-ranked Arizona 82-78 for 8th straight win, back in contention in Big 12

The Kansas climb picked up more steam Monday night as the No. 9 Jayhawks knocked off top-ranked Arizona 82-78

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No. 9 Kansas Beats Top-Ranked And Previously Unbeaten Arizona 82-78

Flory Bidunga had a double-double and No. 9 Kansas defeated top-ranked and previously unbeaten Arizona 82-78 on Monday night.

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No. 9 Kansas Beats Top-Ranked And Previously Unbeaten Arizona 82-78

No. 9 Kansas beats top-ranked and previously undefeated Arizona 82-78

Flory Bidunga had a double-double and No. 9 Kansas defeated top-ranked and previously unbeaten Arizona 82-78 on Monday night

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Kansas phenom Darryn Peterson infuriates Jayhawks nation with incessant letdowns before NBA Draft | Sporting News This season has gotten weirder and weirder.

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Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson misses matchup against No. 1 Arizona due to flu-like symptoms

Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson was a late scratch for the No. 9 Jayhawks for Monday night’s matchup against No. 1 Arizona due to flu-like symptoms

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Kansas' Darryn Peterson a Late Scratch vs Arizona for 'Flu-Like Symptoms' Kansas star freshman Darryn Peterson will miss tonight's game against Arizona due to flu-like symptoms, per a KU spokesperson.

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Jamari McDowell - Steps up in spot start McDowell closed Monday's 82-78 victory over Arizona with 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and four steals in 35 minutes.

Impact McDowell took advantage of the spot start, playing a season-high 35 minutes while scoring in double figures for the second time this season and setting new season-best marks in rebounds (six) and steals (four). The sophomore reserve earned the start when Darryn Peterson (flu-like symptoms) was ruled out shortly before the opening tip. McDowell had been averaging just 3.2 points and 1.6 rebounds with zero steals across 18.5 minutes of action in 10 games against conference foes prior to Monday.

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Bryson Tiller - Big performance in marquee win Tiller contributed 18 points (7-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 36 minutes during Monday's 82-78 victory over Arizona.

Impact Tiller stepped up his offensive production against Arizona's elite frontcourt, scoring 18 to mark the third time he's reached double figures in conference play as the Jayhawks upset the top-ranked Wildcats. Tiller connected on two triples while also adding eight board, two assists, two blocks and a steal in putting together one of his best all-around performances of the season. The freshman forward had averaged just 5.7 points across 21.7 minutes through his first six conference games but has seen his minutes total and production rise over the last five, averaging 13.2 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.2 blocks and 0.8 steals while shooting 54.5-percent from the field and 41.7-percent from distance across 33.2 minutes during this most recent stretch.

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Melvin Council Jr. - Comes up clutch in monumental win Council accumulated 23 points (6-25 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 10-11 FT), six rebounds, six assists and one steal over 40 minutes during Monday's 82-78 victory over Arizona.

Impact Council didn't put together the most efficient performance in failing to connect on 19 of his 25 shot attempts but he still managed to score five of his 23 points in the final minute to help Kansas hold off Arizona and hand the top-ranked Wildcats their first loss of the season. The senior playmaker saw ridiculous usage thanks in large part to the absence of Darryn Peterson (flu-like symptoms), topping five boards for the sixth-straight game and six assists for the fourth time in five games while hoisting at least 25 shots for the second time this season. Council topped 20 points for the second time in league play and is averaging 15.5 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.1 assists across 36.0 minutes through 11 games against Big 12 competition.

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Flory Bidunga - Huge in win over Arizona Bidunga posted 23 points (8-11 FG, 7-9 FT), 10 rebounds, a steal and three blocks across 33 minutes in Monday's 82-78 win over Arizona.

Impact Kansas ended Arizona's unbeaten season with an excellent performance, and Bidunga was one of the main reasons the team won despite the absence of Darryn Peterson (illness). This was Bidunga's ninth double-double of the season, and the fourth one he's achieved over his last seven appearances.

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Darryn Peterson - Out vs. Arizona Peterson (illness) is out for Monday's game against Arizona, Jordan Guskey of The Topeka Capital-Journal reports.

Impact Peterson has been unable to stay on the court consistently, and this will be the 11th absence of the campaign. This is a huge blow for Kansas, as the star guard was averaging 21.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game since the beginning of January. His next chance to play will come against Iowa State on Saturday, Feb. 14. Jamari McDowell and Jayden Dawson should see more minutes in the backcourt with Peterson out.

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2026 NBA Draft No. 1 Pick Odds: Darryn Peterson Becomes Heavier Favorite

It's not too early to think about who might go No. 1 in next year's NBA Draft. See the odds for the top pick in 2026.

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2026 NBA Draft No. 1 Pick Odds: Darryn Peterson Becomes Heavier Favorite

Arizona Wildcats vs Kansas Jayhawks Prediction and Preview (Feb. 9) | 2025-26 NCAA Season The Arizona Wildcats will take on the Kansas Jayhawks on Monday for a regualr season NCAA game. The Wildcats are having a perfect season as they have yet to record a loss.

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What channel is Kansas vs. Arizona on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch Big 12 men's basketball game | Sporting News Here's how to watch as the top-ranked Wildcats visit Darryn Peterson and the Jayhawks.

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Men's College Basketball Rankings: Purdue, Kansas, UNC Moving Up in Top 25

FOX Sports' Casey Jacobsen shares his latest men's college hoops rankings with several big moves this week.

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Men's College Basketball Rankings: Purdue, Kansas, UNC Moving Up in Top 25

Justin Cross - Unavailable Monday Cross (undisclosed) is out for Monday's matchup against Arizona, per the team's official injury report.

Impact Cross will be held out of Monday's contest due to an undisclosed injury. The 6-foot-8 senior has appeared in just five contests for the Jayhawks this season for an average of 1.6 minutes per game. His next chance to return will come against Iowa State on Saturday.

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Wilder Evers - Out Monday Evers (undisclosed) is out for Monday's matchup against Arizona, per the team's official injury report.

Impact Evers will miss Monday's contest due to an undisclosed injury. The 6-foot-4 junior has appeared in just five contests this season for an average of 2.2 minutes per game. His next opportunity to return will come against Iowa State on Saturday.

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Elmarko Jackson - Available Monday Jackson (knee) is available for Monday's matchup against Arizona, per the team's official injury report.

Impact Jackson will be available to play against Arizona following a one-game absence due to a knee injury. The 6-foot-3 sophomore has averaged 4.7 points and two rebounds per game across 22 contests for the Jayhawks this season.

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No. 11 Kansas Jayhawks host No. 1 Arizona Wildcats

The No. 11 Kansas Jayhawks host the No. 1 Arizona Wildcats

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Men's Player of the Year Ladder: AJ Dybantsa, Caleb Wilson Make Big Jumps

No. 1 Arizona dives into rugged Big 12 stretch with a loss as part of AP Top 25 national slate

No. 9 Kansas beats top-ranked Arizona 82-78 for 8th straight win, back in contention in Big 12

No. 9 Kansas Beats Top-Ranked And Previously Unbeaten Arizona 82-78

No. 9 Kansas beats top-ranked and previously undefeated Arizona 82-78

Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson misses matchup against No. 1 Arizona due to flu-like symptoms

2026 NBA Draft No. 1 Pick Odds: Darryn Peterson Becomes Heavier Favorite

Men's College Basketball Rankings: Purdue, Kansas, UNC Moving Up in Top 25

No. 11 Kansas Jayhawks host No. 1 Arizona Wildcats