Darryn Peterson has declared for the 2026 NBA Draft after a freshman season at Kansas, where he averaged 20.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.4 steals in 24 games. Despite being a projected top-3 pick, injury concerns affected his performance, with Peterson stating he wasn’t himself until late in the season. In his Instagram announcement, he expressed excitement for his future and gratitude for his time at Kansas. He currently holds the second-best odds to be the first overall pick, behind AJ Dybantsa.
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