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Kansas freshman star Darryn Peterson will not return until he is "as close to 100 percent as possible."

No. 17 Kansas uses depth to cruise to easy win over Davidson

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College Basketball News / 5 GOATs / December 23

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.

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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 / ESPN / December 23

Self: Family wants Peterson near 100% for return

Kansas coach Bill Self said Monday night that Darryn Peterson's family does not want the projected No. 1 pick to return from injury until he is "as close to 100% as possible."

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.

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 / Pack Insider / December 17

Contrary to popular belief, NC State’s defense has been statistically ELITE since Wade’s ‘Hostile Takeover’

I always know it’s time for an analytics deep-dive when the prevailing social media narrative doesn’t pass my eye test. NC State’s defensive approach has been the topic of conversation on X and Facebook, a few podcasts, and even some local media sites.

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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Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / December 16

Jon Rothstein Views Kansas as Sixth-Best Team in Big 12

If you’re a Kansas fan scrolling through college hoops talk this week, Jon Rothstein probably gave you something to raise an eyebrow at. The CBS Sports insider, who watches more basketball than most of us combined, dropped a line Tuesday that wasn’t exactly glowing when it came to the Jayhawks.

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Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 16

Former Kansas Basketball Assistant Dismisses Darryn Peterson Rumors

Everyone in the college basketball world seems to have an opinion on what Kansas guard Darryn Peterson should do as he continues to battle a lingering leg cramping issue.

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.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 15

Bill Self and Kansas Should Rest Darryn Peterson Until Big 12 Play

Darryn Peterson exited Kansas' game against NC State late in the second half when his hamstring began to tighten up again. The Jayhawks' star freshman has been dealing with this issue for nearly two months, yet the training staff has not been able to come up with a long-term solution.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 15

Two Shots at an Upset, None Land for Wolfpack

RALEIGH — NC State had its opportunities to take down No. 19 Kansas, but fell short in overtime as the Jayhawks escaped the Lenovo Center with a 77-76 victory.

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 / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 13

Darrion Williams’ Shoulder Improving at Key Moment for NC State

RALEIGH — NC State forward Darrion Williams experienced a production dip over the last six games that caused concern from those outside of the program.

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.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / December 2

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 / 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

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.