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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.

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What Kansas HC Bill Self Said About Darryn Peterson After Loss to Duke

Kansas had multiple opportunities to mount a comeback against Duke in the Champions Classic, but it ultimately fell short 78-66. After failing to score a point for over four straight minutes in crunch time, the Jayhawks couldn't quite close the gap.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 18

Three Bright Spots for Darryn Peterson-less Kansas Jayhawks in Loss to Duke

Tuesday night's outcome of the Champions Classic between Kansas and Duke is about what Jayhawk fans expected. Despite multiple opportunities to cut the deficit and even tie up the game in the second half, the Jayhawks squandered chance after chance to give the Blue Devils a real scare.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 18

Flory Bidunga’s Offensive Performance Among Keys to Kansas Defeating Duke

Now that Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson has officially been ruled out of Tuesday's contest against Duke, the Jayhawks are going to be short-handed on the offensive end.

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.

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 / Heartland College Sports / November 18

Jon Rothstein Believes Kansas is at ‘Early Crossroads’

On Monday’s episode of Inside College Basketball Now, CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein said what a lot of people are already thinking: the Jayhawks are at an early crossroads.

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

Three Kansas Jayhawks Who Must Rise Up vs Duke in Champions Classic

The No. 25 Kansas Jayhawks and No. 4 Duke Blue Devils are set to face off in the annual Champions Classic this evening. For the fifth time in the event's history, these two blue blood schools will face off, this time in Madison Square Garden in New York City in front of a neutral-site crowd.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 18

Kansas Basketball Releases 1988 Throwback Uniforms Ahead of Matchup vs. Duke

The Kansas Jayhawks will be donning a new look with some old flavor when they face off against Duke inside Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. In

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 17

Kansas Basketball Ranking: Where Jayhawks Landed in AP and Coaches Poll

On Monday afternoon, both the AP Top 25 and USA Today Sports Coaches Poll were released for the third week of the college basketball season. Following a week of two victories without Darryn Peterson on the court, the Kansas Jayhawks made a slight jump in both rankings.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 17

Two Kansas Signees Named to Boys High School Player of the Year Watch List

The Kansas basketball program currently holds the consensus No. 1 or No. 2 high school recruiting class in the 2026 cycle. All four committed prospects signed their letters of intent during the early signing period, officially kicking off what could be one of Bill Self's most talented groups in years.

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.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 15

Kansas Basketball Is Facing a Familiar Problem With Melvin Council Jr.

The Kansas Jayhawks came up with a 19-point victory over Princeton to move to 3–1 on the season ahead of next week's matchup against Duke. While they pulled away toward the later stages of the first half, the first 15 or so minutes were pretty ugly without Darryn Peterson on the court.

Bill Self 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 / Yardbarker / November 7