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Three Takeaways From Kansas Basketball’s Blowout Win Over Towson

Kansas was forced to play its nonconference matchup against Towson without star freshman Darryn Peterson, but the Jayhawks took care of business as they had previously done during his absence, pulling away for a 73-49 victory.

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Bill Self gives unfortunate update on Kansas Jayhawks star Darryn Peterson

Kansas head coach Bill Self gave some unfortunate news on Tuesday regarding the status of freshman Darryn Peterson.

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College Basketball News / ESPN / December 16

Jayhawks ' Peterson ruled out with quad cramping

Kansas star guard Darryn Peterson has been ruled out of Tuesday's game against Towson after experiencing cramping in his quad, coach Bill Self said.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / December 16

Jon Rothstein Views Kansas as Sixth-Best Team in Big 12

If you’re a Kansas fan scrolling through college hoops talk this week, Jon Rothstein probably gave you something to raise an eyebrow at. The CBS Sports insider, who watches more basketball than most of us combined, dropped a line Tuesday that wasn’t exactly glowing when it came to the Jayhawks.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 16

Former Kansas Basketball Assistant Dismisses Darryn Peterson Rumors

Everyone in the college basketball world seems to have an opinion on what Kansas guard Darryn Peterson should do as he continues to battle a lingering leg cramping issue.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 15

Kansas Makes Highest AP Poll Appearance of the 2025-26 Season

The Kansas basketball team has bounced around the AP Poll through the first few weeks of the season. Bill Self's Jayhawks opened the year at No. 19 before falling outside the top 25, marking the first time Kansas had been unranked during the season's first month in 20 years.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 15

Bill Self and Kansas Should Rest Darryn Peterson Until Big 12 Play

Darryn Peterson exited Kansas' game against NC State late in the second half when his hamstring began to tighten up again. The Jayhawks' star freshman has been dealing with this issue for nearly two months, yet the training staff has not been able to come up with a long-term solution.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 14

Kansas Hosting JUCO Star Trent Lincoln on Visit: KU's Midseason Addition?

The Kansas basketball program and its coaches are staying active on the recruiting trail, especially during the Jayhawks' current stretch in which they play just two games in 20 days.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 14

Kansas Football Player’s Parent Raises Concerns About Program Leadership

There were plenty of fingers pointed at the Kansas football coaching staff throughout the Jayhawks' tumultuous 2025 season. Too often, KU appeared to lack a clear game plan and entered contests looking unprepared.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 14

Kansas Basketball Commit Luke Barnett Off to an Impressive Senior Season

The 2026 recruitment class for Kansas basketball is regarded as one of the best in the country, and the most recent commit, Luke Barnett, is off to a hot start in his senior campaign.

Lawrence Arnold News / Heartland College Sports / December 14

Big 12 Veteran Calls Team General Manager a Con Artist

Kansas wide receiver Lawrence Arnold didn’t just cosign a hot take on Instagram; he put Rob Ianello’s name on blast and didn’t dance around the reason why.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 14

Will Wade Tips Cap to Kansas’ Melvin Council Jr. After Career Night

Kansas would have been staring at its fourth nonconference loss if not for the heroics of Melvin Council Jr. on Saturday night. The journeyman transfer delivered his signature performance as a Jayhawk, scoring a career-high 36 points while shooting an astonishing 9-for-15 from beyond the arc.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 14

Analyst Offers Concerning Take On Darryn Peterson’s Injury for Kansas

Kansas guard Darryn Peterson is projected to go either first or second overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. However, the Jayhawks' star freshman has not had an ideal start to his collegiate career.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 14

What Kansas HC Bill Self Said After Kansas’ Road Win Over NC State

Kansas somehow pulled away in the Lenovo Center on Saturday night in a miraculous win over NC State. The Jayhawks overcame a pair of missed one-and-one free throws at the end of overtime to come out victorious 77-76.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 13

Is Darryn Peterson Playing vs NC State? Latest on Kansas Star

The biggest storyline of the Kansas basketball season so far has been Darryn Peterson's recurring hamstring injury. The freshman phenom missed seven games in a row due to a lingering ailment that sidelined him for multiple weeks.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / December 13

Kansas’ Defense Loses Another Key Player to Transfer Portal

Jon Jon Kamara is officially entering the transfer portal, and while the move isn’t shocking, it’s definitely one Kansas fans would’ve liked to avoid. Kamara showed real promise as a freshman and looked like a guy who could grow into a bigger role over the next couple of years.

Lance Leipold News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 13

Lance Leipold and Kansas Football Not Succeeding at Player Retention

Over the years as Kansas football head coach, Lance Leipold has emphasized the importance of player retention. The Jayhawks lost only nine scholarship players to the transfer portal last offseason, and none of them were expected to play a major role the following year.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 2

No. 5 UConn ends No. 21 Kansas' nonconference home win streak

Solo Ball and Braylon Mullins scored 17 points apiece to lift No. 5 UConn to a 61-56 victory over No. 21 Kansas on Tuesday in Lawrence, Kansas. Ball and Mullins each sank three 3-pointers while sending the Huskies (7-1) to their third straight win.