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Kansas Freshman Darryn Peterson Declares for 2026 NBA Draft

4/24/2026

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Summary

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Darryn Peterson announced on April 24, 2026 that he is entering the 2026 NBA Draft, ending his one-year stint with Kansas.
He missed 11 games with cramps, injuries and illness but still averaged 20.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 38.2 % three-point shooting in 24 games.
He earned Second Team All-Big 12, All-Big 12 Freshman and Honorable Mention AP All-America honors and is projected as a No. 1 or No. 2 pick alongside AJ Dybantsa and Cameron Boozer.

History

Historical Context

In 2003 LeBron James left St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, entered the NBA draft and was taken first overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers, sparking a wave of high-school entrants. The trend saw 45 players drafted straight from high school before the 2005 age rule. Kansas guard Darryn Peterson’s 2026 early-entry, after a 20.2-point season and All-Big 12 honors, shows James’s lasting impact.

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Story summary

Darryn Peterson announced on April 24, 2026 that he is entering the 2026 NBA Draft, ending his one-year stint with Kansas.
He missed 11 games with cramps, injuries and illness but still averaged 20.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 38.2 % three-point shooting in 24 games.
He earned Second Team All-Big 12, All-Big 12 Freshman and Honorable Mention AP All-America honors and is projected as a No. 1 or No. 2 pick alongside AJ Dybantsa and Cameron Boozer.

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