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What Bill Self Said About Darryn Peterson Before Kansas vs TCU Matchup

The frustration surrounding Darryn Peterson's injury hit a peak on Saturday when the freshman phenom was subbed out for the majority of the second half in a loss to UCF, despite scoring 23 points in the first half in an exceptional performance.

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Bill Self hates what Kansas ‘screwed up’ in loss to UCF

The Kansas Jayhawks had their four-game win streak snapped following their 81-75 loss to UCF on Saturday, a game that was also saw the return of star freshman Darryn Peterson from injury.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / January 4

Kansas basketball’s Bill Self reveals truth behind pulling Darryn Peterson early in loss to UCF

Kansas basketball has one of the best draft prospects on its team this season, but he hasn’t been on the court that much. Darryn Peterson has dealt with injury, and the team has been careful so far on how they utilize him.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 4

Kansas Basketball Fans Are Fed Up With Darryn Peterson's Injury Fiasco

The latest development of the Darryn Peterson situation has left Kansas basketball fans with more questions than answers, and the frustration about his injury hit its peak on Saturday during Kansas' loss to UCF.

College Basketball News / Heartland College Sports / January 3

Kansas Drops Big 12 Opener, UCF Upsets Jayhawks 81-75

On Saturday afternoon, Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks suffered a big-time upset at the hands of the UCF Knights in Orlando. They entered the contest as 5.5-point favorites over the Knights, but UCF was ready to go from the opening tip and found a way to get things rolling early.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 2

Betting Odds Favor Kansas Over UCF in Big 12 Basketball Opener

The Kansas Jayhawks are set to kick off Big 12 action on Saturday when they travel to Addition Financial Arena to face UCF. The Knights have lost just one game this season and have played fast, exciting, offensive-minded basketball.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 2

Kansas seeks fifth straight win in Big 12 opener at UCF

Big 12 play begins Saturday afternoon when No. 17 Kansas plays its conference opener against UCF in Orlando, Fla. Kansas (10-3) has earned four consecutive

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / January 1

Bill Self shares Darryn Peterson status update before first 2026 game

Kansas Jayhawks star guard Darryn Peterson is one of the contenders for the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, but one of the biggest storylines of his freshman year has been a hamstring injury that he’s been dealing with.

College Basketball News / Heartland College Sports / January 1

Bill Self Makes Big Announcement on Darryn Peterson For UCF Game

Kansas star guard Darryn Peterson has the green light for Saturday’s conference opener at UCF, according to Bill Self’s latest presser on Thursday. Bill Self his full arsenal of players when the No.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 1

Kansas' Bill Self Reveals Thoughts on Eligibility Rule That Benefited Baylor

What makes a player eligible in the NCAA nowadays? That is the question everyone is trying to answer. Fans around the country were left stunned when 2023 NBA second-round draft pick James Nnaji pledged to Baylor in late December, becoming the first player to ever hear his name called on draft night and later receive collegiate eligibility.

Bill Self News / Heartland College Sports / December 30

Darryn Peterson’s Return Remains Uncertain Based on Bill Self’s Tuesday Night Comments

Things have been a little rocky with the status of star Kansas guard Darryn Peterson lately, and Bill Self’s comments on the Hawk Talk Radio Show did little to ease the tension.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 30

Big 12 Gauntlet: Can Kansas Overcome Its Road Struggles From the Past?

It is no secret that Allen Fieldhouse is one of the most iconic venues in all of college sports and gives the Kansas Jayhawks an unparalleled home court advantage.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 30

Kansas HC Bill Self Updates Darryn Peterson Status Before UCF Game

For the past couple of months, Bill Self has walked on eggshells when discussing Darryn Peterson's injury. The star freshman has dealt with lingering quad and hamstring cramps through the first two months of his collegiate career, and those issues have now extended into the conference season.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 26

Where Kansas Basketball Seeded in Latest ESPN Bracketology

Last season, Kansas basketball earned a No. 7 seed in the NCAA Tournament from the Selection Sunday committee. It was the lowest seed that a Bill Self-coached Jayhawk team has ever received and marked the first time one of his teams was given anything lower than a No.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 24

A Family Matter? Bill Self Reveals Darryn Peterson’s Long-Term Health Plan

Kansas basketball has officially wrapped up its nonconference slate, yet freshman guard Darryn Peterson appeared in just four of the Jayhawks' first 13 games.

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Kansas Jayhawks News / Field Level Media / December 23

Potential No. 1 pick Darryn Peterson won't return until 'close to 100%'

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

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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.

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.

Kansas Jayhawks 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.

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.

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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College Basketball News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / December 15

Bill Self Praises NC State and Challenge Posed by the Wolfpack

RALEIGH — NC State couldn't find a way to take down No. 19 Kansas in Saturday's back-and-forth matchup in the Lenovo Center. The Wolfpack ultimately fell to the Jayhawks in overtime, losing 77-76 after star forward Darrion Williams came up short on a 3-point attempt with just over a second on the clock.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / December 14