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Three Takeaways From Kansas Basketball's Bounce-Back Win Over Missouri

Kansas got back on the right side of history in the Border Showdown with a win on Sunday afternoon to avenge the Jayhawks' loss in Columbia last year. While the first 15 minutes or so weren't too pretty, KU pulled away at the end of the first half and never looked back.

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How Kansas Must Adjust Its Offense if Darryn Peterson Returns vs Mizzou

Barring any setbacks, Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson is expected to make his long-awaited return to the court today vs. Missouri after missing the past seven games due to a hamstring injury.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 7

Flory Bidunga Talks About Kansas vs Mizzou Rivalry Before Border Showdown

The Kansas Jayhawks are looking to get back into the win column in the Border Showdown after losing in Columbia last year. Mizzou boasts an excellent 8-1 record so far and has been playing some great basketball.

Shakeel Moore News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 6

Former Jayhawk Shakeel Moore Defends Darryn Peterson Amid Injury Rumors

There has been a lot of speculation about Darryn Peterson's injury since the star freshman went out with a hamstring issue last month. Many fans are wondering when he will make his long-awaited return to the court, and some people have begun making rumors (e.g.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 6

Kansas Volleyball Punches Ticket to Sweet 16

In front of a sold out crowd of nearly 1,800 fans inside the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena on Friday night, the No. 4 seed Kansas Jayhawks took down the No.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 6

What Kansas HC Bill Self Said About Missouri Before Border War Game

Kansas head coach Bill Self spoke with the media on Friday and spoke about a number of topics, including the injury status of star freshman Darryn Peterson.

College Basketball News / ESPN / December 5

Kansas star Peterson on track to play vs. Mizzou

Darryn Peterson, ESPN's projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft, "should" be available for Kansas' matchup against rival Missouri on Sunday in Kansas City, Bill Self said on Thursday.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 5

Kansas Basketball Needs Kohl Rosario to Produce More Immediately

During Darryn Peterson's absence, Kansas basketball has received some unexpected contributions from certain players to fill the void of his offensive production.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 4

Kansas RB Enters Transfer Portal as Jayhawks’ Backfield Gets Thinner

While the college football transfer portal does not open until Jan. 2, multiple Kansas Jayhawks have already announced their intention to enter once it begins.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 4

Field of 68 NBA Mock Draft: Where Did Kansas’ Darryn Peterson Land?

On Thursday, The Field of 68 unveiled its first mock draft of the season. The college basketball outlet has Kansas guard Darryn Peterson going first overall, despite his abnormal start to his college career.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 4

Meet the 2026 Kansas Football Recruiting Class

The Kansas football coaching staff introduced the newest members of the team this week as the NCAA early signing period began for college football recruits across the country.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 4

Where Kansas Basketball Landed in CBS Sports' Rankings After UConn Loss

The Kansas basketball team fell to 6-3 after losing a true home game to UConn in Allen Fieldhouse. It was a gritty, back-and-forth matchup, but the Jayhawks simply couldn’t generate enough offense without star freshman Darryn Peterson.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 3

Everything Kansas HC Bill Self Said After Jayhawks Lost to UConn

Kansas basketball suffered a frustrating loss to UConn during last night's showdown in Allen Fieldhouse. Despite multiple opportunities to pull away with a lead, the Jayhawks were unable to muster up enough offensive production to defeat Dan Hurley's Huskies.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 3

Darryn Peterson’s Injury Has Become an Unhealthy Distraction for Kansas

During Tuesday's loss to UConn, it was never more evident that Kansas needed Darryn Peterson back on the court. The Jayhawks, who have not had their star player at their disposal for seven consecutive games, went cold offensively in the second half and let the Huskies make a comeback.

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.

College Basketball News / Heartland College Sports / December 2

Darryn Peterson Will Miss Marquee Matchup vs. UConn

Kansas will be without star freshman guard Darryn Peterson again tonight, and this one stings a little more than usual. The Jayhawks are set to host UConn in one of the biggest non-conference matchups of the season, but the five-star phenom is still on the shelf.

Lance Leipold News / Heartland College Sports / November 28

Lance Leipold Believes He’s ‘Fallen Short of Expectations’

You can see the title, and Lance Leipold isn’t wrong. After dropping the season finale to Utah and watching Kansas finish with yet another 5-7 record, the Jayhawks’ head coach came out and said it plain: “I have to do a better job.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / November 19

Were You Impressed by Kansas Without Darryn Peterson?

Kansas lost to Duke 78-66, but if you tuned in looking for a meltdown without Darryn Peterson, you didn’t get one. The Jayhawks weren’t perfect, but they looked like a team that knows who they are, even without their best player on the floor.