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Kansas Star Darryn Peterson Sidelined, Bill Self Shares News
22 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Kansas' top recruit Darryn Peterson is sidelined with a hamstring injury.
- Peterson has missed games after averaging 21.5 points in his first two.
- Coach Bill Self confirmed Peterson won't play in the Vegas tournament.
The No. 24 Kansas Jayhawks are navigating the early season with a 3-2 record, facing tough competition from top-ranked teams. A significant storyline has been the absence of true freshman guard Darryn Peterson, the nation's No. 1 recruit, who has been sidelined with a hamstring injury.
Peterson, who chose Kansas over other major programs, showed immediate impact in the two games he played, averaging 21.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.0 assists. His performance has already positioned him as a potential top NBA Draft pick. Fans eagerly await his return to the court.
Head coach Bill Self provided an update on Friday, stating that while Peterson is progressing and nearing a return, he will not play in the upcoming Players Era Festival in Las Vegas. The team will face Notre Dame in their next game.
