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The Kansas Jayhawks are looking to get back in the win column following their loss to the UConn Huskies this week, as they face off against the Missouri Tigers on Sunday.

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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.

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.

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Kansas HC Bill Self provides huge Darryn Peterson injury update after star gets ruled out vs. UConn

No. 21 Kansas is moving on after a successful Players Era Tournament in Las Vegas, where the team ended 3-0. The Jayhawks took down Notre Dame, Syracuse, and No.

College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / December 2

Darryn Peterson to Miss Kansas vs. UConn: Concerning for NBA Draft Stock?

When looking at context, the Kansas Jayhawks' 6-2 start to the 2025-26 college basketball season is pretty impressive. They're winning without their star freshman, Darryn Peterson, who has missed six games due to a hamstring strain.

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Kansas G Darryn Peterson (hamstring) out vs. No. 5 UConn

Star freshman Darryn Peterson will sit out his seventh straight game on Tuesday when No. 21 Kansas hosts No. 5 UConn in Lawrence, Kan. Peterson has been sidelined by a lingering hamstring injury, however head coach Bill Self acknowledged that the guard isn't too far removed from returning to the court.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / December 2

Is Kansas basketball’s Darryn Peterson playing vs. UConn tonight?

The Kansas basketball team has been without star Darryn Peterson for a good while. Peterson is battling a hamstring injury. He will again miss a game on Tuesday against UConn, per ESPN.

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.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 2

ESPN Matchup Predictor Forecasts Kansas vs UConn Matchup

The hype around the Kansas basketball season has been growing ever since the Jayhawks put on an impressive showing in the Players Era Festival. Bill Self's group is awaiting the return of Darryn Peterson and is looking to add a key victory to its resume with a win over UConn tonight.

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Preview: Kansas Basketball vs UConn

Kansas and UConn are set to face off in Allen Fieldhouse on Tuesday evening in a marquee nonconference matchup. The Jayhawks are coming off a three-game winning streak in the Players Era Festival, while the Huskies recently defeated No.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 1

Will Darryn Peterson Play vs UConn? Here’s What Kansas HC Bill Self Said

For what has felt like an eternity, Kansas basketball fans have been awaiting the return of star freshman Darryn Peterson as he continues to recover from his hamstring injury.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 1

Kansas Basketball Surges in AP Poll After Previously Being Unranked

The fourth edition of the college basketball AP Poll came out Monday afternoon, and the Kansas Jayhawks were back among the ranked teams despite previously being unranked.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 30

Three Unexpected Contributors for Kansas Basketball Through Eight Games

The first eight games of the Kansas basketball season have brought forth many surprises for the Jayhawks. Bill Self has needed multiple players to step up in place of Darryn Peterson, who hasn't played since the second game of the season against North Carolina.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 30

Kansas Basketball Criminally Underrated in KenPom Despite Recent Victories

The tone of the 2025-26 Kansas basketball season has completely changed over the past few days since the Jayhawks went undefeated in the Players Era event from Monday to Wednesday.

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UConn Star Hints at Allen Fieldhouse Atmosphere Ahead of Kansas Matchup

There is a lot of hype surrounding Tuesday's matchup between Kansas and UConn. Inside the historic Allen Fieldhouse, two programs that account for three of the past four NCAA national championships will square off after encouraging starts to the season.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 28

Why Bill Self Thinks Kansas Has Improved Without Darryn Peterson

During the three-game stretch in the Players Era Festival, the Kansas basketball team showed some juice that it hadn't previously. Without Darryn Peterson in the mix, the Jayhawks went 3-0, picking up a trio of quality victories over strong opponents, including a previously undefeated Tennessee team.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 27

Kansas Skyrockets in CBS Sports Rankings After Massive Win Over Tennessee

There were questions about how the Kansas Jayhawks would perform in the Players Era Tournament with Darryn Peterson out for all three games in Las Vegas,

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / November 26

Bill Self praises Players Era Festival, calls for format change

The Kansas Jayhawks defeated the Tennessee Volunteers, 81-76, in the third place championship game of the Players Era Festival, a tournament that has come under scrutiny due to its seeding format.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / November 26

Darryn Peterson will be re-evaluated Friday for hamstring injury

Kansas freshman guard Darryn Peterson is in contention for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, but so far Jayhawks fans have been left wondering when they’ll see the future NBA player on the court again.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / November 26

Kansas basketball HC Bill Self applauds Flory Bidunga after pivotal offseason

The Kansas basketball program continues to benefit from one of the most significant offseason turnarounds in a while. Although the team remains unranked, the Jayhawks have shown steady progress despite missing potential top-three NBA Draft pick Darryn Peterson.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / November 25

Bill Self’s cryptic Darryn Peterson injury update won’t comfort Kansas basketball fans

The Kansas basketball program has gotten off to a tepid start to the 2025 college basketball season, currently sitting at 4-2 and unranked ahead of Tuesday afternoon’s matchup against the Syracuse Orange.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 25

Kansas boasts considerable depth ahead of encounter vs. Syracuse

Kansas is seeing other players step up while Darryn Peterson inches closer to returning from a hamstring injury. It was a combination of Flory Bidunga,

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 23

No. 24 Kansas wants to see improved shooting vs. Notre Dame

No. 24 Kansas wants to improve its shooting when it plays Notre Dame in the opening round of the Players Era men's tournament on Monday in Las Vegas. The four-day tournament is a chance for Kansas (3-2) to get back on the winning side of the ledger after a 78-66 neutral-court setback against No.

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