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Mizzou Hoops Falls to Kansas in Border Showdown
Freshman guard Darryn Peterson returns from a hamstring injury to boost Kansas' offense, which ranks 59th nationally, providing a key scoring option in today's game.
- On Sunday, Kansas freshman guard Darryn Peterson is expected to return to the lineup against Missouri Tigers, producing a completely different brand of basketball for Kansas Jayhawks.
- Peterson missed the past seven games with a hamstring injury, and Kansas ranks 59th in offensive rating through nine games.
- Bidunga and Council, who stepped up during Peterson's absence, will see role tweaks when Peterson returns; Bidunga averages 15.2 points, and Council Jr. will share ball-handling with Peterson.
- Head coach Bill Self must adjust plays and redistribute shot attempts to integrate Darryn Peterson, asking other Jayhawks to take fewer shots but keeping them involved, with Peterson as Kansas' primary offensive option.
- At his best, Darryn Peterson can appear NBA-caliber and draw heavy defensive focus, and with clearer roles, Kansas teammates collectively should improve as responsibilities settle.
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Mizzou hoops falls to Kansas in Border Showdown
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Tigers' men's basketball team lost to the Jayhawks in Kansas City, dropping to 8-2 on the season. Despite a 21-point effort from Mark Mitchell, Mizzou lost to Kansas 80-60 at the T-Mobile Center on Sunday. Offensively, MU struggled, shooting only 34 percent from the field. Along with his 20 point performance, Mitchell also tied for the team lead rebounds with 7. Jacob Crews was the only other Tiger to reach double dig…
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