The season hasn't even started yet, but Darryn Peterson is already making an impact on the Kansas Jayhawks and making waves among college basketball fans. Projected as a potential top NBA Draft pick, Peterson was picked as preseason Big 12 Freshman of the Year.
At KU's Late Night in The Phog event, Peterson paced his team with 11 points. Coach Bill Self appreciates the unknown aspects of the squad, highlighting Peterson as a freshman standout.
Then came the exhibition opener, when Peterson erupted for 24 points before halftime against Louisville. His strong work ethic in practices and relationship with assistant coach Jacque Vaughn reflect his NBA-level potential.
NO. 1: KANSAS BASKETBALL NEWCOMER DARRYN PETERSON TURNING HEADS WITH NBA-LEVEL WORKOUTS
KU AD Travis Goff has seen firsthand the effect Jacque Vaughn has had on freshman Darryn Peterson. | Published July 10, 2025 | Read Full Story by Shreyas Laddha
NO. 2: SHERRON COLLINS HAS ATTENDED 10 KU PRACTICES. HERE’S HIS TAKE ON DARRYN PETERSON
The Oak Park High coach and member of KU’s 2008 NCAA title team is coaching KU’s alumni team in the TBT. | Published July 15, 2025 | Read Full Story by Gary Bedore
NO. 3: KANSAS BASKETBALL FRESHMAN DARRYN PETERSON EARNS MULTIPLE PRESEASON BIG 12 HONORS
Kansas Jayhawks freshman Darryn Peterson was named the Big 12 Freshman Player of the Year and preseason all-conference on Thursday. | Published October 16, 2025 | Read Full Story by Shreyas Laddha
NO. 4: TAKEAWAYS FROM THE KANSAS JAYHAWKS’ LATE NIGHT IN THE PHOG SEASON-KICKOFF EVENT
College basketball season is almost here. | Published October 18, 2025 | Read Full Story by Shreyas Laddha
NO. 5: WHY BILL SELF IS EXCITED ABOUT THE ‘UNKNOWN’ OF THIS KU BASKETBALL SQUAD
One month into the preseason, Kansas men’s basketball coach Bill Self has no idea if his 2025-26 Jayhawks will improve on last year’s 21-13 record, which included an 11-9 mark in Big 12 Conference play. | Published October 22, 2025 | Read Full Story by Gary Bedore
NO. 6: DARRYN PETERSON’S EPIC FIRST HALF AMAZES BILL SELF, PROPELS KU TO EXHIBITION WIN
Bill Self in all his years of coaching basketball — that’s 23 seasons at Kansas and 10 combined at Oral Roberts, Tulsa and Illinois — has seen some incredible players put on eye-opening performances in their major college debuts. | Published October 25, 2025 | Read Full Story by Gary Bedore
NO. 7: DARRYN PETERSON DOMINATES AS KANSAS WINS EXHIBITION VS. LOUISVILLE: 3 TAKEAWAYS
It’s unknown how good the Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball team will be this season, but one thing is certain: | Published October 25, 2025 | Read Full Story by Shreyas Laddha
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