Kansas Star Peterson Declares for NBA Draft

Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson declared for the NBA draft on Friday, fulfilling expectations that he would enter the professional ranks. Peterson is projected to be one of the first three players selected in the upcoming June draft.

Despite a challenging season that included hospitalization for cramping and missing 11 games due to injuries and illness, Peterson managed to average 20.2 points and 4.2 rebounds. He demonstrated flashes of brilliance, particularly in the postseason, excelling in conference and NCAA tournament games.

Peterson's declaration positions him alongside other highly touted freshmen like Duke's Cameron Boozer and BYU's A.J. Dybantsa, who have also entered the draft. These players are expected to be among the top selections, highlighting the depth of this year's draft class.

Other notable freshmen entering the draft include Arizona's Brayden Burries and Koa Peat, and Vanderbilt's Tyler Tanner. Tennessee's Nate Ament and Arkansas' Darius Acuff Jr. are also considered top prospects, with Acuff Jr. matching Larry Bird's scoring and assist achievements in the SEC.