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Jayhawks' Darryn Peterson Overcomes Severe Cramps, Returns Strong

3/15/2026

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Darryn Peterson, a guard for the Kansas Jayhawks, said severe full-body cramps that began after boot camp caused him to miss 11 games this season.
The cramps fueled speculation about his commitment to basketball.
After Kansas's loss to Houston, the cramps became serious enough to require hospitalization, where he received two IV bags.
He described the experience as traumatic and acknowledged it affected his performance.
Peterson has since played seven consecutive games without exiting.

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Darryn Peterson, a guard for the Kansas Jayhawks, said severe full-body cramps that began after boot camp caused him to miss 11 games this season.
The cramps fueled speculation about his commitment to basketball.
After Kansas's loss to Houston, the cramps became serious enough to require hospitalization, where he received two IV bags.
He described the experience as traumatic and acknowledged it affected his performance.
Peterson has since played seven consecutive games without exiting.