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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.

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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.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 1

Kansas' Bill Self Reveals Thoughts on Eligibility Rule That Benefited Baylor

What makes a player eligible in the NCAA nowadays? That is the question everyone is trying to answer. Fans around the country were left stunned when 2023 NBA second-round draft pick James Nnaji pledged to Baylor in late December, becoming the first player to ever hear his name called on draft night and later receive collegiate eligibility.

Bill Self 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.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 30

Big 12 Gauntlet: Can Kansas Overcome Its Road Struggles From the Past?

It is no secret that Allen Fieldhouse is one of the most iconic venues in all of college sports and gives the Kansas Jayhawks an unparalleled home court advantage.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 30

Kansas HC Bill Self Updates Darryn Peterson Status Before UCF Game

For the past couple of months, Bill Self has walked on eggshells when discussing Darryn Peterson's injury. The star freshman has dealt with lingering quad and hamstring cramps through the first two months of his collegiate career, and those issues have now extended into the conference season.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 26

Where Kansas Basketball Seeded in Latest ESPN Bracketology

Last season, Kansas basketball earned a No. 7 seed in the NCAA Tournament from the Selection Sunday committee. It was the lowest seed that a Bill Self-coached Jayhawk team has ever received and marked the first time one of his teams was given anything lower than a No.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 24

A Family Matter? Bill Self Reveals Darryn Peterson’s Long-Term Health Plan

Kansas basketball has officially wrapped up its nonconference slate, yet freshman guard Darryn Peterson appeared in just four of the Jayhawks' first 13 games.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Field Level Media / December 23

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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National Title Odds: Ranking Top 25 betting favorites after Week 6 of college basketball

The latest national title odds in college basketball are in after Week 6 of the regular season. All odds are courtesy of BetMGM. We are a third of the way through the season so far as we go into a brief Christmas break.

College Basketball News / 5 GOATs / December 23

Bill Self reacts to Chiefs moving to the state of Kansas

Kansas basketball coach Bill Self had an interesting reaction to the Kansas City Chiefs’ plan to move to the state of Kansas. It was officially announced the NFL franchise will move from Missouri to Kansas in 2031 and play in a domed stadium.

Bill Self News / Heartland College Sports / December 22

The Darryn Peterson Debacle Got Worse for Kansas on Monday Night

The Kansas Jayhawks handled Davidson on Monday night at Allen Fieldhouse with a 90-61 win. But absent, once again, was star Darryn Peterson. The freshman sensation has not played since December 13th against N.C.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 22

Trent Lincoln Shows off Pictures From Kansas Basketball Visit

Kansas basketball has already assembled one of its best recruiting classes under Bill Self for the upcoming signing period. However, the Jayhawks are expected to lose a significant amount of talent to graduation and the NBA Draft this offseason, meaning several experienced contributors will be departing the program.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / December 21

Kansas Basketball Suspends Assistant Coach for DUI

Kansas basketball assistant coach Joe Dooley has been suspended from his coaching duties for three weeks following an arrest over the weekend. Dooley was taken into custody on Saturday in Lawrence on suspicion of driving under the influence and failure to stop at an accident.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / December 21

Kansas’s Bill Self suspends assistant 3 weeks after DUI arrest

Kansas basketball is 9-3 on the season, even while dealing with injuries to top player Darryn Peterson. They are preparing to play against Davidson on Monday, but will be without one of their assistant coaches.

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Where Kansas Landed in ESPN's Latest College Basketball Power Rankings

Kansas has played to a 9-3 record through the first 12 games of the college basketball season. It has been an up-and-down campaign for the Jayhawks, who have missed star freshman Darryn Peterson for all but four games, yet have still come away with some great wins.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 18

What Bill Self Said About Darryn Peterson After Kansas' Win Over Towson

After being listed as day-to-day and practicing for most of the week, Kansas guard Darryn Peterson was ultimately ruled out before the Jayhawks' 73-49 victory over Towson on Tuesday night.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / December 17

Kansas basketball’s Darryn Peterson still day-to-day due to cramps, not hamstring injury

Kansas Jayhawks star freshman Darryn Peterson is still not over his injury troubles early in his college basketball career. Peterson missed his eighth game in the 2025-26 season on Tuesday, as Kansas basketball took care of business against the Towson Tigers without him.

Bill Self News / Larry Brown Sports / December 16

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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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 15

Darryn Peterson's status uncertain as No. 17 Kansas awaits Towson

No. 17 Kansas, fresh off a road win at North Carolina State on Saturday and a neutral-site victory over Missouri on Dec. 7, returns home to face Towson on Tuesday night in Lawrence, Kan.

College Basketball News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 15

Bill Self Praises NC State and Challenge Posed by the Wolfpack

RALEIGH — NC State couldn't find a way to take down No. 19 Kansas in Saturday's back-and-forth matchup in the Lenovo Center. The Wolfpack ultimately fell to the Jayhawks in overtime, losing 77-76 after star forward Darrion Williams came up short on a 3-point attempt with just over a second on the clock.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / December 14

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.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / December 8

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.

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.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Yardbarker / October 6