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Jayhawks' Darryn Peterson: NBA Draft's Next Big Star?

1/31/2026

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Darryn Peterson, a 19-year-old Kansas Jayhawks guard, is drawing buzz ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft.
He averages 21.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game despite injuries.
His scoring potential is highlighted by comparisons to Kobe Bryant and Anthony Edwards.
Sports analyst Bill Simmons likens him to Ben Simmons due to limited playtime.
He faces BYU and draft prospect AJ Dybantsa, a matchup influencing his stock.

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Story summary

Darryn Peterson, a 19-year-old Kansas Jayhawks guard, is drawing buzz ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft.
He averages 21.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game despite injuries.
His scoring potential is highlighted by comparisons to Kobe Bryant and Anthony Edwards.
Sports analyst Bill Simmons likens him to Ben Simmons due to limited playtime.
He faces BYU and draft prospect AJ Dybantsa, a matchup influencing his stock.