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Kansas' Darryn Peterson Out Again for Duke Showdown

11/19/2025

Summary

Story summary

Kansas freshman guard Darryn Peterson will miss his third straight game due to a hamstring strain when the No. 24 Jayhawks face No. 5 Duke on November 14, 2023.
Coach Bill Self confirmed that Peterson will be reevaluated later this week.
Peterson averaged 21.5 points in his first two games but has been sidelined since November 7.
Kansas has won its last two games without him, but their three-point shooting has dropped to 29.5%.
The game is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA introduced the three-point line in 1985, revolutionizing basketball strategy and increasing scoring averages by 30%. This change coincided with the first 64-team NCAA Tournament, where Villanova achieved a historic upset over Georgetown. Today, teams like Kansas and Duke continue to grapple with three-point shooting, reflecting the enduring significance of this rule in shaping competitive dynamics in college basketball.

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Story summary

Kansas freshman guard Darryn Peterson will miss his third straight game due to a hamstring strain when the No. 24 Jayhawks face No. 5 Duke on November 14, 2023.
Coach Bill Self confirmed that Peterson will be reevaluated later this week.
Peterson averaged 21.5 points in his first two games but has been sidelined since November 7.
Kansas has won its last two games without him, but their three-point shooting has dropped to 29.5%.
The game is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden.

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