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Kansas basketball's 90-82 victory over BYU on Saturday evening was one of the most exhilarating games in recent Jayhawk history. The Allen Fieldhouse crowd showed out for ESPN's College GameDay, and the Jayhawks delivered a masterful performance in the first half.

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Kansas Controls the Tempo in 90–82 Win Over BYU at Allen Fieldhouse

From the opening tip, it was clear Saturday afternoon belonged to the Kansas Jayhawks. Behind a blistering first half from Darryn Peterson, elite three-point shooting, and disciplined defensive execution, Kansas cruised past the BYU Cougars 90–82 at Allen Fieldhouse, controlling the game virtually wire to wire.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 31

Bill Self Explains Why Kansas' Darryn Peterson Sat Most of Second Half vs BYU

Darryn Peterson’s first half vs. BYU on Saturday afternoon may have been the best single-half performance college basketball has seen this year (although

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 31

Darryn Peterson shows pros, cons in battle of top NBA Draft prospects

Darryn Peterson shows pros, cons in battle of top 2026 NBA Draft prospects

It was a tale of two halves for star freshman Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson in Saturday's 90-82 win over the BYU Cougars.

Overlooked Texas A&M remains atop conference with blowout road win

Depth of Big 12 on display in UCF's win over No. 11 Texas Tech

Miami (Ohio) remains one of two unbeaten men's teams

No. 2 UConn slams Creighton, extends winning streak to 17

Michigan's Dusty May soaks in savage boos like a boss

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 31

3 Observations From Kansas’ Win Over BYU: Darryn Peterson Takes Over

No. 14 Kansas hosted No. 13 BYU in a huge Big 12 clash featuring a pair of first-year stars in Kansas’ Darryn Peterson and BYU’s AJ Dybantsa. The outing lived up to the hype, as each freshman made their mark and the game went down to the wire.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / January 31

What We Learned from Kansas’ 90-82 Win Over BYU

Kansas played BYU on Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse on a day where ESPN’s College GameDay was on the scene to start the day. The Jayhawks entered with a 15-5 record and a 5-2 mark in Big 12 play, while BYU was 17-3, and an identical 5-2 league mark.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 31

Kansas Star Darryn Peterson’s Slam vs BYU Ignites Social Media

Darryn Peterson is the truth. We already knew that, but for those yet to see it firsthand, they did on Saturday in the first half of Kansas vs. BYU. The

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 31

ESPN Matchup Predictor Forecasts Kansas vs BYU Basketball Matchup

One of the most anticipated games of the college basketball season is set to tip off inside Allen Fieldhouse today. Kansas and BYU, two of the most dangerous opponents in the Big 12, are an hour away from competing.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / January 31

College GameDay Seems to Know Who Will Win BYU vs. Kansas

Well, ESPN’s College GameDay gave their picks for the massive Saturday matchup between BYU and Kansas, and it looks like fans in Lawrence are going to like this one.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 31

Kansas Basketball Must Slow Down BYU's Big 3 to Win

Saturday, Kansas hosts No. 13-ranked BYU in one of the most highly anticipated games in recent memory. It's a showdown of, possibly, the top two picks in the next NBA Draft, but even with Kansas’ Darryn Peterson and BYU’s AJ Dybantsa on the same floor, this is even bigger for the Big 12 pecking order.

NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / January 30

An Evaluation of Darryn Peterson's Ambitious NBA Comparisons

This year, Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson has taken the NBA Draft space by storm. While the 19-year-old has been on the scouting radar for years, few expected him to make the college game look quite this effortless so early in his freshman campaign.

Kansas Jayhawks News / EasySportz / January 30

BYU vs. Kansas — Big 12 Heavyweight Clash in Lawrence

BYU Cougars at Kansas Jayhawks Saturday, Jan. 31 | 4:30 PM ET | Allen Fieldhouse (Lawrence, KS) | ESPN A national stage, a historic venue, and two of the Big 12’s most dangerous teams collide Saturday afternoon as BYU travels to Allen Fieldhouse to face Kansas.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 29

Kansas Basketball Legend Expected to Return to Lawrence for BYU Matchup

The No. 14 Kansas Jayhawks (15-5, 5-2) welcome in the No. 13 BYU Cougars (17-3, 5-2) on Saturday afternoon for one of the most anticipated games of the season in college basketball.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 29

New CBB Bracketology Projections Put Kansas in Nightmare Scenario

Arkansas has emerged as a consistent nemesis for the Kansas Athletic Program in recent years. Not only have the Razorbacks accounted for two of KU's past three eliminations in March Madness (2023 and 2025), but they also ended the Jayhawks' season in heartbreaking fashion in the 2022 Liberty Bowl on the gridiron.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 26

Kansas Receives Highest AP Top 25 Nod of the Season Amid Hot Stretch

The past couple of weeks have completely redefined the feeling around the Kansas basketball program. Despite being unranked just two weeks ago in the Jan.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 26

Darryn Peterson vs AJ Dybantsa Showdown Will Be One for the Ages

No Kansas basketball game on the Big 12 schedule has been more anticipated than its upcoming matchup with BYU. The No. 13-ranked Cougars will make their way to Lawrence two years after upsetting the Jayhawks on their home court in 2024.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 25

Kansas Chosen to Host ESPN College GameDay for Matchup vs BYU

On Saturday, it was announced that ESPN College GameDay is heading back to Lawrence ahead of a key Big 12 matchup between the No. 19 ranked Kansas Jayhawks (15-5, 5-2) and No.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Athlon Sports / January 24

Kansas Dealt Bad Darryn Peterson Development on Saturday

The Kansas Jayhawks look to build on a three-game winning streak as they get deeper into conference play. They are 14-5 overall this season and 4-2 in the Big 12.

Bill Self News / Larry Brown Sports / January 22

Potential No. 1 NBA Draft pick Darryn Peterson injured again

Potential No. 1 NBA Draft pick Darryn Peterson dealing with yet another injury

Kansas Jayhawks star Darryn Peterson could very well be the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Will Wade seems thrilled with his time at NC State so far

A national championship dark horse emerges, and it's a most unlikely school

Alijah Arenas pulls off a wild 360-layup during his USC debut

No. 14 UVA set to honor former head coach Tony Bennett, battle No. 22 UNC

In women's CBB news, No. 16 Oklahoma upsets No. 2 South Carolina

Kansas Jayhawks News / Yardbarker / January 19

Kansas basketball head coach Bill Self taken to hospital

Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self may not be coaching on Tuesday as his No. 19-ranked team takes on the Colorado Buffaloes.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Last Word On Sports / January 18

Kansas Quietly Gains Momentum as Big 12 Standings Shake Up

The Kansas Jayhawks are quietly gaining traction as the Big 12 standings shake up. After some realignment in the conference standings following Saturday’s slate, Kansas is trending in the right direction.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / January 10

West Virginia Basketball Just Upset Kansas in Morgantown

Well, Kansas should make a petition to never return to Morgantown ever again after this one. On Saturday, the Jayhawks traveled to WVU Coliseum with a semi-healthy Darryn Peterson, and left to the tune of an 86-75 loss at the hands of Ross Hodge’s crew.