Darryn Peterson injury: Could Kansas star, top NBA prospect, miss Duke showdown?

Peterson to miss another game due to hamstring issue

LAWRENCE, Kan. — Darryn Peterson will miss another game for No. 25 Kansas this weekend because of a lingering hamstring issue, Bill Self said Friday, though the Jayhawks coach added "we don't think it's a long-term deal at all."

Darryn Peterson injury: Could Kansas star, top NBA prospect, miss Duke showdown?

Darryn Peterson is the No. 1 prospect on CBS Sports' 2026 NBA Draft rankings

Kansas' Bill Self gives update on Darryn Peterson ahead of Champions Classic

By JAMES MADDEN Kansas head coach Bill Self provided an update on star freshman Darryn Peterson on Saturday, following Kansas’ 76-57 win over Princeton. “We’re not obviously gonna have him, at least for the immediate future. I just don’t know how long that’ll be.” Self told reporters. “He’s got tightness in his right hamstring. I’m not gonna put him out there until he feels well.” Kansas is three days away from a meeting in the annual Champions …

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. Kansas fans aren’t stupid. They’ve heard what Bill Self is saying, and it’s not exactly full of confidence. When your coach keeps repeating “we don’t think it’s a long-term issue,” but never flat-out says “it’s not a long-term issue,” people start readin…