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Kansas has played to a 9-3 record through the first 12 games of the college basketball season. It has been an up-and-down campaign for the Jayhawks, who have missed star freshman Darryn Peterson for all but four games, yet have still come away with some great wins.

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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 / 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 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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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.

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.

Bill Self 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.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 14

Kansas Hosting JUCO Star Trent Lincoln on Visit: KU's Midseason Addition?

The Kansas basketball program and its coaches are staying active on the recruiting trail, especially during the Jayhawks' current stretch in which they play just two games in 20 days.

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.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 14

Analyst Offers Concerning Take On Darryn Peterson’s Injury for Kansas

Kansas guard Darryn Peterson is projected to go either first or second overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. However, the Jayhawks' star freshman has not had an ideal start to his collegiate career.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 14

What Kansas HC Bill Self Said After Kansas’ Road Win Over NC State

Kansas somehow pulled away in the Lenovo Center on Saturday night in a miraculous win over NC State. The Jayhawks overcame a pair of missed one-and-one free throws at the end of overtime to come out victorious 77-76.

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Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 13

Is Darryn Peterson Playing vs NC State? Latest on Kansas Star

The biggest storyline of the Kansas basketball season so far has been Darryn Peterson's recurring hamstring injury. The freshman phenom missed seven games in a row due to a lingering ailment that sidelined him for multiple weeks.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 13

Kansas to Face Off Against Former Recruiting Target at NC State

The Kansas basketball team added multiple transfers from the portal this offseason in a group headlined by Tre White and Melvin Council Jr. Those additions have worked out well for the Jayhawks so far, but head coach Bill Self was still vying for one more commitment in the month of May to finish off his transfer class.

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.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 12

Kansas Basketball HC Bill Self Crowns Jayhawks' MVP So Far

The 2025-26 Kansas basketball team may not be the most talented group Bill Self has ever coached, but it is certainly one of the grittiest. KU displayed its inherently tough nature during its seven-game stretch without star freshman Darryn Peterson.

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 / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / December 8

Why Kansas basketball’s Darryn Peterson was on minutes restriction vs. Missouri, and it’s not his hamstring injury

With Kansas basketball star Darryn Peterson returning against Missouri in what ended up becoming an 8-60 win on Sunday night, he would only play 23 minutes, with many wondering if he was on a slight minutes restriction.

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 / Field Level Media / December 2

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 / 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.

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