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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.

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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 / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 24

3 Observations From Kansas Basketball’s Much-Needed Win Over Notre Dame

Kansas direly needed a feel-good win after last week's loss to Duke in the Champions Classic, and it received one in its first game of the Players Era Festival.

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College Basketball News / ESPN / November 24

Peterson 'running, cutting,' but still out for KU

Darryn Peterson, the projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft according to ESPN's rankings, is inching toward his return from injury, Kansas coach Bill Self said following the Jayhawks' 69-59 win over Notre Dame at the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 24

Preview: Kansas Basketball vs Notre Dame in Players Era Festival

Nearly a week after Kansas lost to Duke in the Champions Classic, the Jayhawks will take the court again in their first of three games in the Players Era Festival.

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.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 22

Darryn Peterson to Miss at Least Three More Games for Kansas

While there was hope that Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson would return after his three-game absence that extended into the Champions Classic, that will not be the case.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / November 21

Kansas Announces Darryn Peterson News on Friday

The No. 24 Kansas Jayhawks have opened the season with a 3-2 record, with both losses coming against teams ranked within the top 25 in No. 25 North Carolina and No.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / November 21

Kansas’ Bill Self drops unfortunate Darryn Peterson injury update

The Kansas Jayhawks are off to a rough start to begin the 2025-26 campaign. Head coach Bill Self and his team started the year ranked No. 19 in the nation.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 21

Kansas HC Bill Self Offers Honest Criticism of Melvin Council Jr.

Through his first five official games as a Kansas Jayhawk, transfer guard Melvin Council Jr. has endured an up-and-down start. His physical traits have quickly become evident, and he is leading the team in assists in addition to providing excellent defense.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 19

Despite Duke Loss, Kansas Shows They Have the Pieces to Support Darryn Peterson

The Kansas Jayhawks fell to the Duke Blue Devils 78-66 inside Madison Square Garden in New York City on Tuesday night, but the team may have discovered some good in the loss.

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Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 19

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.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / November 18

Here’s why Kansas Jayhawks are being ‘extra cautious’ with Darryn Peterson’s injury

The Kansas Jayhawks face the Duke Blue Devils on Tuesday night without their star freshman Darryn Peterson. The 6-foot-5 guard will miss his third straight game due to a hamstring strain, and sources have revealed why the Jayhawks are taking an extremely cautious approach with their projected top NBA draft pick.

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.

College Basketball News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / November 18

Final Duke–Kansas Predictions: Key Players and Game Result

The Duke Blue Devils and Kansas Jayhawks face off in the Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. Unfortunately, both teams will not be at full strength, as Kansas' guard Darryn Peterson is expected to miss the game with a hamstring injury.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / November 18

Kansas basketball HC Bill Self reveals Darryn Peterson’s injury status vs. Cameron Boozer, Duke

On Tuesday evening, the Kansas basketball program will hit the Madison Square Garden hardwood to take on Duke basketball in a matchup of two of the marquee programs in the country.

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.

College Basketball News / Heartland College Sports / November 15

How Serious is Darryn Peterson’s Cramping Issue?

There’s a little unease building in Lawrence, and it’s not about the schedule or the rotation. It’s about Darryn Peterson, and more specifically, how long he’s going to be stuck on the sideline.

College Basketball News / Heartland College Sports / November 14

Will Darryn Peterson Play for Kansas vs. Princeton?

The Kansas Jayhawks will be without their freshman sensation Darryn Peterson on Saturday when they take on the Princeton Tigers. Bill Self confirmed the news on Friday afternoon, but added he does not think that the hamstring, which is still sore, is a long-term deal.