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The Kansas Jayhawks fell to the Duke Blue Devils 78-66 inside Madison Square Garden in New York City on Tuesday night, but the team may have discovered some good in the loss.

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Kansas basketball’s Bill Self delivers positive Darryn Peterson outlook after Duke loss

Things haven’t quite gone according to plan so far this season for Kansas basketball, but there’s still plenty of time to get things back on the right track.

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Here’s why Kansas Jayhawks are being ‘extra cautious’ with Darryn Peterson’s injury

The Kansas Jayhawks face the Duke Blue Devils on Tuesday night without their star freshman Darryn Peterson. The 6-foot-5 guard will miss his third straight game due to a hamstring strain, and sources have revealed why the Jayhawks are taking an extremely cautious approach with their projected top NBA draft pick.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / November 18

Kansas’ Darryn Peterson OUT Tonight vs. Duke

Kansas will be without freshman standout Darryn Peterson tonight when the Jayhawks face Duke, and it’s a significant blow heading into one of the biggest non-conference games on the schedule.

College Basketball News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / November 18

Final Duke–Kansas Predictions: Key Players and Game Result

The Duke Blue Devils and Kansas Jayhawks face off in the Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. Unfortunately, both teams will not be at full strength, as Kansas' guard Darryn Peterson is expected to miss the game with a hamstring injury.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / November 18

Kansas basketball HC Bill Self reveals Darryn Peterson’s injury status vs. Cameron Boozer, Duke

On Tuesday evening, the Kansas basketball program will hit the Madison Square Garden hardwood to take on Duke basketball in a matchup of two of the marquee programs in the country.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 18

Kansas Basketball’s Offensive Efficiency Is a Real Cause for Concern

Through the first four games of the Kansas basketball season, one thing has become abundantly clear: the Jayhawks are not going to be a very potent offensive this year.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 18

Will Darryn Peterson Play vs Duke? Latest Updates on Kansas Star

Heading into tonight's Champions Classic matchup between Kansas and Duke, all eyes are on the status of Darryn Peterson. The Jayhawks' star freshman has not been ruled active or inactive yet, but he has missed the past two games due to a lingering hamstring issue that has greatly affected the beginning of his college career.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 18

Can Kansas Basketball Compete With Duke if Darryn Peterson Is Out?

The Kansas basketball program is preparing for the real possibility of Darryn Peterson missing Tuesday's contest against Duke. After being absent the past

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 17

One Duke Player Who Will Wreak Havoc on Kansas Basketball

As Kansas gears up to face Duke in the Champions Classic tomorrow, head coach Bill Self is well aware that Duke is one of the most talented squads in the country.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / November 17

Duke-Kansas Links Run

We’ll be adding to this between now and game time Tuesday, so check back! WILL DARRYN PETERSON PLAY vs Cam Boozer? Kansas Jayhawks vs Duke Blue Devils Preview What is Kansas basketball’s record in the Champions Classic against Duke?

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 16

Kansas Basketball Offers 5-Star Davion Thompson Following Gameday Visit

During Saturday's 76-57 win over Princeton, the Kansas basketball program hosted a high-profile Class of 2027 recruit on campus for an official visit. Davion Thompson, a 6-foot-2, 170-pound point guard from Illinois, was in Lawrence for the game and received an offer from KU shortly after his visit.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / November 16

Will Kansas Sensation Darryn Peterson Play Against Duke Tuesday?

We first saw that Kansas’ freshman sensation Darryn Peterson was having a hamstring issue a few days ago, but as it turns out, it’s been going on for a bit longer than most people knew.

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Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 15

Bill Self Provides Ominous Injury Update on Darryn Peterson for Duke Game

The Kansas basketball program has been sending mixed signals about Darryn Peterson's injury status for quite some time. What was once referred to as a minor cramping issue has now evolved into a hamstring injury in a situation that has been drawn out for nearly a month.

College Basketball News / Heartland College Sports / November 15

How Serious is Darryn Peterson’s Cramping Issue?

There’s a little unease building in Lawrence, and it’s not about the schedule or the rotation. It’s about Darryn Peterson, and more specifically, how long he’s going to be stuck on the sideline.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 14

Former Kansas Basketball Assistant Predicts How Much Longer Bill Self Will Coach at KU

The guessing game of when Kansas basketball head coach Bill Self will retire has been a big topic of discussion in college basketball circles over the past couple of years.

College Basketball News / ESPN / November 14

Kansas' Peterson (hamstring) out vs. Princeton

Darryn Peterson will miss another game for No. 25 Kansas this weekend because of a lingering hamstring issue, Bill Self said Friday, though the Jayhawks coach added "we don't think it's a long-term deal at all."

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 14

Versatile No. 25 Kansas takes aim at new-look Princeton

No. 25 Kansas proved its roster contains far more than Darryn Peterson. The Jayhawks rolled past Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 77-46 their last time out while Peterson, a potential No.

College Basketball News / NBC Sports / November 11

Watch: Kansas' Bill Self praises Big 12's balance, Jayhawks' consistency (FULL INTERVIEW)

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / November 4

Kansas basketball HC Bill Self shuts down Darryn Peterson injury concerns after opener

The 2025 Kansas basketball team has the potential to bounce back after two straight disappointing seasons by the blue bloods’ usual standards. This year’s key piece for the Jayhawks is their freshman phenom, Darryn Peterson, a five-star recruit who picked the Jayhawks out of Ohio.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Yardbarker / October 6