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Even in Big Wins, Darryn Peterson’s Injury Issues Persist

Darryn Peterson is back on the court for Kansas and is sensational when he is. He’s played in just eight games this year due to a lingering hamstring issue, but when he’s out there, he’s without question the best player in college basketball.

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Notable Quotes From Bill Self Following Kansas’ Win Over Baylor

Kansas defeated Baylor 80-62 on Friday to improve to 3-2 in conference play. After the game, head coach Bill Self spoke to the media and offered some thoughtful responses.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 17

Why Kansas Fans Shouldn’t Buy Into the New-Look Jayhawks Just Yet

This week marked arguably the most impressive stretch of the season for Kansas basketball. The Jayhawks played fantastically as a group, pulling off home wins against No.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 16

Kansas’ Flory Bidunga Flashes Ceiling in Dunking Clinic vs Baylor

Flory Bidunga may not be capable of scoring outside of the paint, but he is often as good as it gets within five feet of the basket. He showed exactly why during Kansas' 80-62 victory over Baylor in Allen Fieldhouse on Friday evening.

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College Basketball News / Heartland College Sports / January 14

Kansas Upset Win Over Iowa State Continues Roller Coaster Ride of Big 12 Play

The Kansas Jayhawks defeated the No. 2 Iowa State Cyclones 84-63 on Tuesday night in front of a jam-packed, loud Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas. It was a historical win for the Jayhawks.

College Basketball News / Total Apex Sports / January 14

Kansas Reminds The World Who They Are, Handing Iowa State A Rude Reality Check

If there is one rule in college basketball that gamblers and pundits alike tend to forget, it’s this: rarely is it a good idea to bet against Bill Self and Kansas when his back is against the wall.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / January 14

Kansas’ Bill Self sees championship vision with Darryn Peterson after smashing Iowa State

On Tuesday, Kansas ended No. 2 Iowa State’s undefeated streak with an 84-63 win. It marked a turning point for the Jayhawks and could foresee what is ahead.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 14

Could Kansas Seal Tyran Stokes’ Recruitment With Future Visit?

Last week, a bombshell report arose stating that the Kansas basketball program is now the favorite to land the No. 1 player in the Class of 2026, Tyran Stokes.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 14

Bill Self Highlights Biggest Moment of Kansas vs Iowa State Matchup

Going into Tuesday's matchup between Kansas and Iowa State, there were several glaring weaknesses the Jayhawks needed to fix. While rebounding and a few other areas remained a concern, one aspect where KU clearly excelled against the Cyclones was its hustle.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / January 14

Kansas basketball ends Iowa State’s undefeated streak with commanding win

Kansas basketball has yet to prove it can stay healthy for an extended stretch, or that it can consistently play well on the road, but it made a thunderous statement in Allen Fieldhouse on Tuesday.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / January 14

Bill Self admits Kansas basketball put him in a ‘better mood’ during Iowa State upset

It has been an up-and-down ride of late for the Kansas Jayhawks, and their latest stop gave head coach Bill Self something to feel good about. Kansas basketball scored a huge win Tuesday night, as the Jayhawks convincingly beat the No.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 13

Three Instant Takeaways From Kansas' Emphatic Win Over No. 2 Iowa State

The Kansas basketball team entered its matchup against No. 2 Iowa State in Allen Fieldhouse as home underdogs for the first time in program history against the Cyclones.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 13

Bill Self and Kansas Can Revive A Seemingly Lost Season vs Iowa State

For the most part, Kansas basketball fans can collectively agree that the 2025-26 campaign has been an overwhelming disappointment. Between Darryn Peterson's never-ending injury saga and a grueling start to conference play, KU now sits at 11-5 with its toughest stretch of games still ahead.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 9

Bill Self On Darryn Peterson: 'We Don’t Know How To Play With Him Yet’

The Kansas basketball team pulled away with an improbable comeback win over TCU on Tuesday to secure its first conference victory of the season. Despite trailing by as many as 16 points, KU rode Darryn Peterson's 32-point outing and some late Allen Fieldhouse magic to a memorable night for fans.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 6

What Bill Self Said About Darryn Peterson Before Kansas vs TCU Matchup

The frustration surrounding Darryn Peterson's injury hit a peak on Saturday when the freshman phenom was subbed out for the majority of the second half in a loss to UCF, despite scoring 23 points in the first half in an exceptional performance.

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Bill Self hates what Kansas ‘screwed up’ in loss to UCF

The Kansas Jayhawks had their four-game win streak snapped following their 81-75 loss to UCF on Saturday, a game that was also saw the return of star freshman Darryn Peterson from injury.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / January 4

Kansas basketball’s Bill Self reveals truth behind pulling Darryn Peterson early in loss to UCF

Kansas basketball has one of the best draft prospects on its team this season, but he hasn’t been on the court that much. Darryn Peterson has dealt with injury, and the team has been careful so far on how they utilize him.

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Kansas seeks fifth straight win in Big 12 opener at UCF

Big 12 play begins Saturday afternoon when No. 17 Kansas plays its conference opener against UCF in Orlando, Fla. Kansas (10-3) has earned four consecutive

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / January 1

Bill Self shares Darryn Peterson status update before first 2026 game

Kansas Jayhawks star guard Darryn Peterson is one of the contenders for the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, but one of the biggest storylines of his freshman year has been a hamstring injury that he’s been dealing with.

College Basketball News / Heartland College Sports / January 1

Bill Self Makes Big Announcement on Darryn Peterson For UCF Game

Kansas star guard Darryn Peterson has the green light for Saturday’s conference opener at UCF, according to Bill Self’s latest presser on Thursday. Bill Self his full arsenal of players when the No.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / December 30

Darryn Peterson’s Return Remains Uncertain Based on Bill Self’s Tuesday Night Comments

Things have been a little rocky with the status of star Kansas guard Darryn Peterson lately, and Bill Self’s comments on the Hawk Talk Radio Show did little to ease the tension.

Potential No. 1 pick Darryn Peterson won't return until 'close to 100%'

Kansas freshman star Darryn Peterson will not return until he is "as close to 100 percent as possible."

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Bill Self gives unfortunate update on star Darryn Peterson

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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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.