Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson misses matchup against No. 1 Arizona due to flu-like symptoms

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LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson was a late scratch for the No. 9 Jayhawks for Monday night’s matchup against No. 1 Arizona due to flu-like symptoms.

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LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson was a late scratch for the No. 9 Jayhawks for Monday night’s matchup against No. 1 Arizona due to flu-like symptoms.

Peterson has been an inconsistent presence for the Jayhawks (18-5, 8-2 Big 12), previously missing 10 games while dealing with hamstring, calf and ankle issues. When he has played, the 6-foot-5 guard has been a game-changer for Kansas, leading the team with 20.5 points per game.

He did join the team for warmups, but ultimately made the decision not to play. Through 13 games, he is averaging 27.8 minutes for Kansas, including a career-high 35 minutes against Texas Tech on the road Feb. 2. He followed that with 34 minutes against Utah on Feb. 7.

Kansas guard Darryn Peterson (22) drives past Utah forward Seydou Traore (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas guard Darryn Peterson (22) drives past Utah forward Seydou Traore (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

Peterson arrived at Kansas as one of the nation’s top recruits, ranked No. 1 in his class by 247Sports.com and On3.com. Tabbed as the Big 12 Preseason Freshman of the Year, Peterson is expected to be a top-three pick in the 2026 NBA draft, alongside BYU forward AJ Dybantsa and Duke’s Cameron Boozer.

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