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The Kansas Jayhawks are looking to get back in the win column this week as they face off against Oklahoma State on Wednesday, and trying to erase the bitter taste of their lopsided loss against Iowa State this past weekend. Kansas’ loss to Iowa State snapped an eight-game win streak, and following the loss, head […]

Saturday didn’t go as planned for Kansas basketball, a the red-hot Jayhawks saw their winning streak stifled in a blowout 74-56 loss to Iowa State in Ames. Of course, there’s no shame in losing on the road against Iowa State; many Big 12 teams will fall victim to the same fate this season. However, it […]

The Iowa State basketball team continued a special season on Saturday. Iowa State was able to knock off Kansas at home, by a 74-56 score. After the game, Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger talked about the magic of his home floor, Hilton Coliseum. “And our fans deserve an assist, especially early in the game, […]

Kansas basketball got off to a bit of a rocky start this season, but the Jayhawks have been rounding into form as the year has gone on. Even with the inconsistent availability of Darryn Peterson, Bill Self has his team near the top of the Big 12 and in the top 10 in the rankings. […]

The No. 9 Kansas Jayhawks are set to take on the No. 5 Iowa State Cyclones on Saturday. After playing without Darryn Peterson in the 82-78 win over the No. 1 Arizona Wildcats, it sounds like the Jayhawks will have their star guard back in the starting lineup against the Cyclones. Reports indicate that Peterson, […]

The last time Bill Self had the eventual No. 1 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, Kansas clinched the Big 12 regular season title and a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament with Andrew Wiggins leading the way in 2013-2014. Over a decade later, the Jayhawks seek better results in a similar position with […]

As it has not been rare to see Darryn Peterson’s absence from Kansas basketball games, there’s no denying the frustrating freshman season he’s had due to the myriad of injuries. While the Kansas basketball superstar, Peterson, has missed games, head coach Bill Self went to bat for his player. Peterson has played in 13 games […]

Kansas is coming off the biggest win of its season thus far, as it upset undefeated Arizona on Monday night. Star freshman Darryn Peterson missed the game after being a late scratch due to illness. This has led Peterson to be ripped by some people in the media. Now, head coach Bill Self is giving […]

Kansas basketball remains in the national spotlight after ESPN analyst Seth Greenberg delivered a pointed critique of freshman guard Darryn Peterson. The Jayhawks secured a marquee upset over No. 1 Arizona on Monday night, but Peterson’s absence due to illness quickly became part of the postgame conversation. Peterson, the projected No. 1 pick in the […]

Some of the best teams in all of men’s college basketball just suffered shocking losses, and other teams are getting hot in the weeks leading up to conference tournaments. That allows for a lot of shakeup in the men’s college basketball power rankings. So, who are the top 25 teams as of Feb. 11? 25. […]

Many talent evaluators believe that there are scarcely any better guard prospects to have come along in the NBA than Darryn Peterson, who is turning heads with his incredible athleticism, playmaking, and shot-making in Kansas. However, Peterson is inviting some question marks regarding his health, as he has now missed 11 games this year, with […]

The Kansas basketball team picked up a tremendous win on Monday, over undefeated and no. 1 ranked Arizona. The win kept an insane streak going for the Jayhawks, who won without star freshman Darryn Peterson. Kansas’ victory was the 39th consecutive Big Monday win at home for Kansas coach Bill Self, per The Sporting News. […]

Kansas basketball picked up their biggest win of the season on Monday night. The Jayhawks defeated undefeated no. 1 Arizona, by a 82-78 score. Kansas won the game without the services of their star freshman, Darryn Peterson. Following the game, Kansas head coach Bill Self made a powerful admission about his star. “We thought he’d […]

Arizona has fallen from the ranks of the undefeated. The Wildcats made a trip to Allen Fieldhouse to face Kansas on Monday night. Arizona would walk out with an 82-78 loss to Kansas. The Jayhawks took the win, even without star freshman Darryn Peterson. After the game, Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd spoke about the loss […]

Kansas basketball delivered one of its most defining wins of the season Monday night, and the aftermath revealed just how much it meant to Bill Self. After the No. 9 Jayhawks knocked off No. 1 Arizona without star freshman Darryn Peterson, the longtime head coach admitted the moment carried unusual emotion. The Jayhawks entered the […]

Kansas basketball delivered one of its most impressive performances of the season Monday night, with Flory Bidunga at the center of it. In a marquee matchup between Kansas and Arizona, the sophomore produced a stat line that placed him in rare historical territory. With Kansas without its leading scorer, freshman sensation Darryn Peterson, the Jayhawks […]

Kansas basketball news took an unexpected turn moments before tipoff Monday night. Just one hour before the Jayhawks’ marquee matchup vs. No. 1 Arizona, Darryn Peterson was ruled out after telling the coaching staff he could not play. The late scratch stunned Allen Fieldhouse. The projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft entered […]

At the start of the season, questions surrounded Kansas basketball and its viability as a Big 12 contender. Outside of Darryn Peterson, the Jayhawks struggled mightily at times in the non-conference, but they are playing some of their best basketball now. A lot of that is due to the emergence of guard Melvin Council Jr. […]

The Kansas basketball landscape just got bigger with former Jayhawk Mark Turgeon heading to Kansas City as their new head coach. Turgeon will replace Marvin Menzies, who will not return to the Roos after this season, but is finishing the remainder of the season. This is his first job since Maryland fired him. Bill Self […]

A great Kansas Jayhawks team is always a contender in the NCAA Tournament. This season, the Jayhawks have overcome obstacles. February is here, and Bill Self’s squad is playing like it is one of the better teams in the country at the right time. However, it did not start out this way. Kansas began the […]

The 2026 NBA Draft is still four months away, but there already appears to be a consensus No. 1 prospect. Kansas basketball star Darryn Peterson will be the first name called in June, if injuries do not prevent him from getting there. Peterson entered the 2025-2026 college basketball season as one of the three best […]

Kansas Basketball just took a 64-61 victory on the road against Texas Tech. Darryn Peterson came up clutch in the game with some huge baskets at the end of the contest. While he sank some clutch baskets, he also achieved another feat for the first time this year, finishing the game. “This is the first […]

Kansas basketball continues to shape the Big 12 race through poise, execution, and trust in youth. Bill Self’s postgame comments following the Kansas vs. Texas Tech thriller Monday night underscored Darryn Peterson’s clutch play and how it elevated the Jayhawks during a critical road test. Self watched his No. 11 Jayhawks erase a late deficit […]

Kansas basketball delivered another defining moment Monday night behind a clutch performance from Darryn Peterson, a result that shifted the Big 12 standings and added a new chapter between Kansas and Texas A&M. The Jayhawks’ comeback further solidified national belief in a freshman rapidly emerging as the face of the program. Peterson authored the decisive […]

George Costanza perfected the art of showmanship by going out on a high note. Kansas basketball star Darryn Peterson has inadvertently done the same thing throughout his freshman season. The potential No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft amazes fans and bewilders opponents when on the court, but his nights are frequently cut short […]

While Kansas improved to 16-5 in the 2025-2026 college basketball season with a 90-82 win over BYU on Saturday night, it suffered yet another injury scare with star freshman Darryn Peterson. After the freshman played just two minutes in the second half, head coach Bill Self confirmed he had been dealing with pain coming out […]

Kansas basketball freshman Darryn Peterson earned a stirring Kobe Bryant comparison before facing BYU. Now he received props from DeMarcus Cousins after leading the Jayhawks past the Cougars. “Boogie” watched the Big 12 showcase battle on Saturday and dropped one big reaction. He became pleased by the freshman he called “polished.” “Darryn Peterson pace of […]

The No. 14 Kansas Jayhawks earned a big 90-82 win over the No. 13 BYU Cougars on Saturday. It’s the 16th victory for the Jayhawks this season. However, much of the attention is on Darryn Peterson, as he put on an electric performance in the contest. Despite only playing in the first half, Peterson finished […]

Kansas star Darryn Peterson captivated the basketball world during the first half of Saturday’s 90-82 win versus AJ Dybantsa and BYU, pummeling the Cougars on both ends of the floor. He displayed his smooth brand of offense and also recorded three steals on defense, further solidifying himself as a top-two pick in the 2026 NBA […]

The No. 14 Kansas Jayhawks are up big with a 53-33 lead over the No. 13 BY Cougars going into halftime on Saturday. It’s been a one-sided contest through the first half, and all eyes are on Darryn Peterson. The star guard turned plenty of heads after throwing down an impressive dunk over several Cougars […]

Does Kansas basketball have its own “Black Mamba?” Darryn Peterson already is earning rave reviews even before facing BYU’s AJ Dybantsa on Saturday. Except the Jayhawks talent earned Kobe Bryant comparisons ahead of the massive Big 12 showdown. ESPN college sports analyst Pete Thamel revealed what he heard from scouts involving the blue chip freshman. […]

CBS Sports college basketball analyst Wally Szczerbiak is a big fan of the 2026 freshman class, specifically Duke star Cameron Boozer and Kansas standout Darryn Peterson. The longtime analyst believes Boozer and Peterson are two of five freshmen he deems the best players in college basketball, along with AJ Dybantsa, Darius Acuff and Kingston Flemings. […]

Although neither BYU nor Kansas basketball is ranked inside the top 10 in the country, much of the NBA world will be focused on their Big 12 showdown in Lawrence. Bottom-barrel squads like the Indiana Pacers and Atlanta Hawks will be represented inside Allen Fieldhouse on Saturday, as executives and scouts feast their eyes on […]

With the Kansas basketball team taking on the BYU Cougars on Saturday, it will be a highly anticipated matchup between top projected NBA Draft picks Darryn Peterson and AJ Dybantsa. Though the Kansas basketball star is currently dealing with an ankle injury, Bill Simmons would speak on his prospects in the NBA and why he […]

Though Kansas basketball star Darryn Peterson didn’t play against Kansas State on Saturday, the No. 19 Jayhawks came out with an 86-62 win on Saturday, but all eyes are set on the next matchup against BYU standout AJ Dybantsa. While the Kansas basketball freshman guard is dealing with an ankle injury, head coach Bill Self […]

The No. 19 Kansas Jayhawks are set to take on the Kansas State Wildcats on Saturday, as the program aims to reach its 15th win of the season. However, it sounds like the Jayhawks will be without Darryn Peterson, as he has been ruled out for the contest. Reports indicate that the freshman guard is […]

Bill Self provided a crucial update on star guard Darryn Peterson as the No. 19 Kansas Jayhawks progress through the early portion of conference play. Peterson is going through the first season of his collegiate career, having high expectations as one of the best freshmen in the sport. He also has excellent projections as a […]

The Kansas Jayhawks will face off against Colorado on Tuesday, but they will be without head coach Bill Self after he was hospitalized on Monday and did not travel with the team. Self released a statement on Tuesday morning via the university reassuring fans that he was doing better, as per Jon Rothstein of CBS […]

Kansas basketball faced an unexpected development Monday. Jayhawks head coach Bill Self was hospitalized earlier in the day, forcing the program to adjust its plans ahead of a road matchup vs. Colorado. The news immediately raised questions about roster stability and preparation as Kansas moves forward without its longtime leader on the sideline. Self will […]