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Peterson Delivers in the Clutch as Kansas Survives Texas Tech on the Road

In a hostile environment against a gritty opponent, the Kansas Jayhawks leaned on their star when it mattered most — and Darryn Peterson delivered. Peterson’s late-game poise and scoring touch powered Kansas to a hard-fought 64–61 road victory over Texas Tech, reinforcing his reputation as one of the most reliable closers in college basketball.

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Kansas' Freshman Phenom Gets Last Laugh On Texas Tech Students

Kansas' star freshman guard and projected 1st overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft Darryn Peterson made the Texas Tech student section eat its words on Monday night.

Lance Leipold News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / February 3

Kansas Jayhawks Offer 3 Underclassmen Linemen: What It Means

Lance Leipold has predominantly recruited Kansas and Illinois since he took the job in Lawrence nearly six years ago, but over the weekend, the head coach offered two linemen from the south, plus another Chicago Public League standout.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / February 3

Kansas Basketball’s Darryn Peterson Is the Star Everyone Expected

The Kansas Jayhawks pulled off one of their most impressive wins of the season on Monday night in Lubbock, Texas. Trailing as many as nine with about six minutes left in the second half, KU was able to rally to a 64-61 win over the Texas Tech Red Raiders behind a pair of clutch plays made by freshman star Darryn Peterson.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / February 3

Darryn Peterson catches fire late to lift Kansas over Texas Tech

Darryn Peterson catches fire late to lift No. 11 Kansas over No. 13 Texas Tech

Kansas freshman guard Darryn Peterson justified the hype on Monday.

Peterson shows pros, cons in battle of top 2026 NBA Draft prospects

Miami (Ohio) continues dream season, remains one of two unbeaten men's teams

Five takeaways from AP Top 25 men's basketball poll

Five takeaways from AP Top 25 women's basketball poll

The 'Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball coaches' quiz

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / February 2

Kansas’ Winning Streak at Risk Heading Into Daunting Texas Tech Matchup

Kansas has played some of its best basketball of the season in recent weeks, as it is in the midst of a 5-0 stretch dating back three weeks. The Jayhawks have picked up wins against top programs like Iowa State and BYU, but their toughest test yet could come tonight against Texas Tech.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / February 2

Kansas Reaches Highest AP Top 25 Poll Ranking Of Season

Kansas has been ranked No. 1 in eight of the previous 16 seasons and top five each year since 2009-10. So compared to program history, the Jayhawks' No.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / February 1

What Kansas HC Bill Self Said After Kansas’ 90-82 Win Over No. 13 BYU

Kansas picked up its fifth consecutive victory on Saturday evening with a 90-82 win over BYU. The Jayhawks fended off a late comeback attempt to take down the No.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 31

Darryn Peterson's Cramping: Can Kansas Withstand His Premature Exits?

Kansas basketball's 90-82 victory over BYU on Saturday evening was one of the most exhilarating games in recent Jayhawk history. The Allen Fieldhouse crowd showed out for ESPN's College GameDay, and the Jayhawks delivered a masterful performance in the first half.

Kansas Jayhawks News / EasySportz / January 31

Kansas Controls the Tempo in 90–82 Win Over BYU at Allen Fieldhouse

From the opening tip, it was clear Saturday afternoon belonged to the Kansas Jayhawks. Behind a blistering first half from Darryn Peterson, elite three-point shooting, and disciplined defensive execution, Kansas cruised past the BYU Cougars 90–82 at Allen Fieldhouse, controlling the game virtually wire to wire.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 31

Bill Self Explains Why Kansas' Darryn Peterson Sat Most of Second Half vs BYU

Darryn Peterson’s first half vs. BYU on Saturday afternoon may have been the best single-half performance college basketball has seen this year (although

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 31

Darryn Peterson shows pros, cons in battle of top NBA Draft prospects

Darryn Peterson shows pros, cons in battle of top 2026 NBA Draft prospects

It was a tale of two halves for star freshman Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson in Saturday's 90-82 win over the BYU Cougars.

Overlooked Texas A&M remains atop conference with blowout road win

Depth of Big 12 on display in UCF's win over No. 11 Texas Tech

Miami (Ohio) remains one of two unbeaten men's teams

No. 2 UConn slams Creighton, extends winning streak to 17

Michigan's Dusty May soaks in savage boos like a boss

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 31

3 Observations From Kansas’ Win Over BYU: Darryn Peterson Takes Over

No. 14 Kansas hosted No. 13 BYU in a huge Big 12 clash featuring a pair of first-year stars in Kansas’ Darryn Peterson and BYU’s AJ Dybantsa. The outing lived up to the hype, as each freshman made their mark and the game went down to the wire.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / January 31

What We Learned from Kansas’ 90-82 Win Over BYU

Kansas played BYU on Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse on a day where ESPN’s College GameDay was on the scene to start the day. The Jayhawks entered with a 15-5 record and a 5-2 mark in Big 12 play, while BYU was 17-3, and an identical 5-2 league mark.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 31

Kansas Star Darryn Peterson’s Slam vs BYU Ignites Social Media

Darryn Peterson is the truth. We already knew that, but for those yet to see it firsthand, they did on Saturday in the first half of Kansas vs. BYU. The

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 31

ESPN Matchup Predictor Forecasts Kansas vs BYU Basketball Matchup

One of the most anticipated games of the college basketball season is set to tip off inside Allen Fieldhouse today. Kansas and BYU, two of the most dangerous opponents in the Big 12, are an hour away from competing.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / January 31

College GameDay Seems to Know Who Will Win BYU vs. Kansas

Well, ESPN’s College GameDay gave their picks for the massive Saturday matchup between BYU and Kansas, and it looks like fans in Lawrence are going to like this one.

NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / January 30

An Evaluation of Darryn Peterson's Ambitious NBA Comparisons

This year, Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson has taken the NBA Draft space by storm. While the 19-year-old has been on the scouting radar for years, few expected him to make the college game look quite this effortless so early in his freshman campaign.

Kansas Jayhawks News / EasySportz / January 30

BYU vs. Kansas — Big 12 Heavyweight Clash in Lawrence

BYU Cougars at Kansas Jayhawks Saturday, Jan. 31 | 4:30 PM ET | Allen Fieldhouse (Lawrence, KS) | ESPN A national stage, a historic venue, and two of the Big 12’s most dangerous teams collide Saturday afternoon as BYU travels to Allen Fieldhouse to face Kansas.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Athlon Sports / January 24

Kansas Dealt Bad Darryn Peterson Development on Saturday

The Kansas Jayhawks look to build on a three-game winning streak as they get deeper into conference play. They are 14-5 overall this season and 4-2 in the Big 12.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Larry Brown Sports / January 22

Potential No. 1 NBA Draft pick Darryn Peterson injured again

Potential No. 1 NBA Draft pick Darryn Peterson dealing with yet another injury

Kansas Jayhawks star Darryn Peterson could very well be the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Will Wade seems thrilled with his time at NC State so far

A national championship dark horse emerges, and it's a most unlikely school

Alijah Arenas pulls off a wild 360-layup during his USC debut

No. 14 UVA set to honor former head coach Tony Bennett, battle No. 22 UNC

In women's CBB news, No. 16 Oklahoma upsets No. 2 South Carolina

Kansas Jayhawks News / Yardbarker / January 19

Kansas basketball head coach Bill Self taken to hospital

Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self may not be coaching on Tuesday as his No. 19-ranked team takes on the Colorado Buffaloes.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / January 10

West Virginia Basketball Just Upset Kansas in Morgantown

Well, Kansas should make a petition to never return to Morgantown ever again after this one. On Saturday, the Jayhawks traveled to WVU Coliseum with a semi-healthy Darryn Peterson, and left to the tune of an 86-75 loss at the hands of Ross Hodge’s crew.