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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.

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RALEIGH — NC State had its opportunities to take down No. 19 Kansas, but fell short in overtime as the Jayhawks escaped the Lenovo Center with a 77-76 victory.

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.

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Bill Self drops truth bomb on ‘best road performer’ he has seen in 23 years with Kansas

It has been a bit of an odd start to the season for Kansas basketball, but Bill Self and company have steadied the ship and are firmly in the top 25 hading into the final stretch of non-conference play.

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.

College Basketball News / ESPN / December 13

Peterson exits KU's win with hamstring tightness

- Kansas coach Bill Self said freshman star Darryn Peterson "was getting tight" in his hamstring and checked out late in regulation during the 19th-ranked Jayhawks'

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 / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 13

Kansas to Face Off Against Former Recruiting Target at NC State

The Kansas basketball team added multiple transfers from the portal this offseason in a group headlined by Tre White and Melvin Council Jr. Those additions have worked out well for the Jayhawks so far, but head coach Bill Self was still vying for one more commitment in the month of May to finish off his transfer class.

College Basketball News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 13

Darrion Williams’ Shoulder Improving at Key Moment for NC State

RALEIGH — NC State forward Darrion Williams experienced a production dip over the last six games that caused concern from those outside of the program.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 12

Where Kansas Basketball Ranks in KenPom Through 10 Games

The first one-third of the Kansas basketball regular season has been unusual, to say the least. Bill Self's Jayhawks unexpectedly had to play seven games without their top player, star freshman Darryn Peterson, forcing other players to step up.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 12

Kansas Basketball HC Bill Self Crowns Jayhawks' MVP So Far

The 2025-26 Kansas basketball team may not be the most talented group Bill Self has ever coached, but it is certainly one of the grittiest. KU displayed its inherently tough nature during its seven-game stretch without star freshman Darryn Peterson.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 10

Kansas Basketball Assistant Seen Scouting 2026 Phenom Tyran Stokes

The Kansas basketball program has already assembled an elite recruiting class in the 2026 cycle with four commits. Those pledges currently have the Jayhawks ranked as the No.

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Field of 68’s COTY Rankings: Where Did Kansas’ Bill Self Land?

The college basketball outlet Field of 68 released its updated Coach of the Year rankings through the first month of the college basketball season. Of the 10 coaches selected, longtime Kansas head coach Bill Self slotted in at No.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 9

Bill Self and Kansas in Contact With 5-Star Phenom Malachi Jordan

Kansas basketball has been relatively quiet on the recruiting trail as it awaits the decision of top-ranked 2026 prospect Tyran Stokes. Bill Self and his coaching staff are primarily focused on the current season, which is about a month underway.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 9

How Kansas Can Navigate Its Longest Quiet Stretch of the Season

The Kansas basketball team has played to a 7-3 record through the first month of the regular season. Bill Self's Jayhawks have picked up victories over schools like Tennessee, Syracuse, and Missouri while losing to Duke, North Carolina, and UConn.

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Bill Self responds to conspiracy theories surrounding Kansas star Darryn Peterson

Kansas head coach Bill Self is not standing for any of the negative chatter surrounding Darryn Peterson. The Kansas guard missed a month of action due to a lingering hamstring injury.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 8

Bill Self Pushes Back on Criticism About Darryn Peterson’s Injury

The uncertainty surrounding Darryn Peterson's injury during his seven-game absence sparked a lot of questions about the Jayhawks' star status. While head coach Bill Self insisted in October that it wouldn't last long, he missed games for an entire month, and that left fans with a lot of questions.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / December 8

Why Kansas basketball’s Darryn Peterson was on minutes restriction vs. Missouri, and it’s not his hamstring injury

With Kansas basketball star Darryn Peterson returning against Missouri in what ended up becoming an 8-60 win on Sunday night, he would only play 23 minutes, with many wondering if he was on a slight minutes restriction.

College Basketball News / Hoops Wire / December 7

Kansas’ Darryn Peterson expected to return vs. Missouri

Kansas might be whole again on Sunday. Bill Self said he expects Darryn Peterson — ESPN’s projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft — to be available for the Border War matchup against Missouri in Kansas City.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / December 2

Kansas HC Bill Self provides huge Darryn Peterson injury update after star gets ruled out vs. UConn

No. 21 Kansas is moving on after a successful Players Era Tournament in Las Vegas, where the team ended 3-0. The Jayhawks took down Notre Dame, Syracuse, and No.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 2

Kansas G Darryn Peterson (hamstring) out vs. No. 5 UConn

Star freshman Darryn Peterson will sit out his seventh straight game on Tuesday when No. 21 Kansas hosts No. 5 UConn in Lawrence, Kan. Peterson has been sidelined by a lingering hamstring injury, however head coach Bill Self acknowledged that the guard isn't too far removed from returning to the court.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / November 26

Bill Self praises Players Era Festival, calls for format change

The Kansas Jayhawks defeated the Tennessee Volunteers, 81-76, in the third place championship game of the Players Era Festival, a tournament that has come under scrutiny due to its seeding format.

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