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Darryn Peterson Gets Back on the Court, but Not for Long Enough as No. 17 Kansas Loses
Peterson scored 26 points but was limited by leg issues and left with over 10 minutes remaining as Kansas lost 81-75 to UCF, impacting the team's rally.
- On Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, Darryn Peterson, Kansas guard and freshman, left for good with more than 10 minutes remaining in Orlando, Fla., contributing to Kansas Jayhawks' collapse against UCF.
- After missing seven games in November with a hamstring injury, Kansas guard Darryn Peterson also missed two more games with cramps, with coaches citing lingering leg issues.
- After roughly 23 minutes on the court, Darryn Peterson scored 23 in the first half and three in the second, used a massage gun on his left leg, then played sparingly over the final 20 minutes.
- Kansas closed without Peterson, relying on Melvin Council Jr.'s 20-point effort, but the Jayhawks dropped their Big 12 opener to fall to 0-1 in conference play.
- With a TCU game on Tuesday, Darryn Peterson remains day-to-day with just two days' rest, raising concerns about his ability to finish games and season-long health.
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