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This year’s Kansas basketball team has a lot of talent, but it has been overshadowed by what is happening with Darryn Peterson. At first, it seemed like he was genuinely injured, but after sitting out more and more games and checking himself out of games, there have been more questions. Peterson is a lock to […]

With the No. 8 Kansas basketball team losing to unranked Cincinnati on Saturday in shocking fashion, 84-68, the one positive result was star Darryn Peterson playing 32 minutes. As the Kansas basketball star in Peterson and his injuries have been a concern this season, he would speak about the criticisms surrounding him. Peterson has been […]

The Kansas basketball team has been mostly successful so far this season, currently sitting at number eight in the country ahead of Monday’s showdown against the Houston Cougars. One of the big storylines of the season for Kansas has revolved around Darryn Peterson, the hyper-talented freshman point guard who has seen some major availability concerns […]

For the first time this season, two of the best in the Big 12 face off. Houston and Kansas will face off on Monday. Kansas is coming in off being upset by Cincinnati, while Houston is coming off a loss to Arizona. As Houston prepared to face Kansas, head coach Kelvin Sampson had some high […]

Kansas basketball head coach Bill Self must shake off the Cincinnati loss fast. He’s already reached out to members of the student section. By talking to the ones camping out for the upcoming Houston game. The Field of 68 shared this viral video of Self Sunday. In it, Self grabs the microphone and fired off […]

On a Saturday full of stunning upsets in college basketball, the loss by Kansas basketball against unranked Cincinnati may have been the biggest stunner of the lot. Despite coming into the game just above .500 on the season and well out of the NCAA Tournament conversation, Cincinnati went into one of the toughest places to […]

Kansas basketball has started to play some of its best basketball as the season has gone along, but Darryn Peterson’s health and availability has been the biggest story of the season for the Jayhawks. The potential No. 1 overall pick has dealt with a number of issues this season, including hamstring and ankle injuries as […]

The Kansas basketball team got upset at home to Cincinnati on Saturday. It was a deeply disappointing loss for a Jayhawks team looking to get to the top of the Big 12 standings. Following the game, Kansas coach Bill Self opened up about his team’s energy during the game. “There wasn’t bad energy, but I […]

The No. 8 Kansas Jayhawks suffered a surprising 84-68 upset loss to the Cincinnati Bearcats on Saturday. It was such a shocking loss that the program experienced a new low under head coach Bill Self. It was revealed that this is the largest home loss for Kansas against an unranked opponent with Self as head […]

Down Goes No. 8 Kansas! The Jayhawks were stunned on Saturday by the Bearcats at home, and the loss ended what had been a hot run by Kansas. They went from unranked to No. 8 in the country, but will now certainly fall down a few spots in the ranking next week. The Bearcats showed […]

The Kansas Jayhawks were one of the hottest teams in the country before losing to Cincinnati on Saturday. Kansas improved from unranked to No. 8 in the country after a rollercoaster of a season. On Saturday, the Bearcats defeated the Jayhawks 84-68 in stunning fashion, as Darryn Peterson and his team failed to play well […]

The 2025-2026 college basketball season has been a roller coaster ride for Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, who quickly gained steam as the No. 1 pick of the 2026 NBA Draft before recurring injury woes squandered his reputation. With one month remaining in the regular season, Peterson has become one of the most scrutinized players in […]

Questions about Darryn Peterson’s desire to play basketball have dominated the news cycle for the Kansas Jayhawks. His lack of availability has become a concern, especially considering he is viewed as one of the top prospects for the 2026 NBA Draft. On Friday, Jayhawks head coach Bill Self sent Peterson a strong message to quiet […]

As there have been critics talking about Kansas basketball star Darryn Peterson and his playing time as of late, head coach Bill Self has defended the guard at every opportunity he can get. While the narratives around the Kansas basketball star will continue, Self would give a solution to how the talks around Peterson will […]

Kansas star Darryn Peterson’s recurring availability issue remains his biggest red flag, but not to former Indiana and Marquette basketball coach Tom Crean. Crean knows the issues are concerning, but he does not believe that Peterson’s mentality should be questioned. The 59-year-old recalled his time coaching Anthony Edwards at Georgia, remembering the pressure that the […]

Kansas basketball features the potential top pick of June’s NBA Draft. Yet Darryn Peterson is facing criticism over his desire to play by basketball analysts following the Jayhawks. Even Elmarko Jackson and head coach Bill Self have spoken up. Self needed to address a cramping issue involving his prized freshman Thursday. Peterson suddenly is hit […]

There is no doubt that Darryn Peterson is one of the top talents in college basketball right now. However, his desire to play the game is being questioned due to some of his latest antics. On Thursday, a college basketball analyst came to Peterson’s defense. During a segment on CBS Sports, analyst Adam Finkelstein believes […]

Kansas basketball faces renewed uncertainty after head coach Bill Self publicly expressed concern about Darryn Peterson following the Jayhawks’ 81-69 victory over Oklahoma State. The freshman standout scored 23 points in just 18 minutes but logged only three minutes in the second half before signaling to the bench. The developing dynamic between Self and Peterson […]

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 […]