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Kansas Star Darryn Peterson: NBA's No. 1 Pick Controversy

2/12/2026

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Darryn Peterson, the Kansas basketball star, is projected as the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft despite ongoing health concerns.
He has played only 13 of 24 games this season due to injuries, primarily cramping.
Draymond Green and Jamal Mashburn say his talent could outweigh the concerns, but Bruce Pearl and Jalen Rose warn about durability, while BYU's AJ Dybantsa competes for the top spot.

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Darryn Peterson, the Kansas basketball star, is projected as the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft despite ongoing health concerns.
He has played only 13 of 24 games this season due to injuries, primarily cramping.
Draymond Green and Jamal Mashburn say his talent could outweigh the concerns, but Bruce Pearl and Jalen Rose warn about durability, while BYU's AJ Dybantsa competes for the top spot.