Peterson enters NBA draft after one season at KU
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- Darryn Peterson declares for the NBA draft after one season at Kansas, joining the top‑three prospects for June.
- Darryn Peterson averaged 20.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 38.2% three‑point shooting across 24 games while missing 11 due to cramping and injuries.
- Darryn Peterson tallied 28 points in the NCAA first‑round win over Cal Baptist and 21 in the second‑round loss to St. John’s.
- AJ Dybantsa announced his draft entry a day earlier, intensifying the race for the first‑overall pick.
- Cameron Boozer is also cited as a potential top pick, highlighting a crowded elite class.
Why it matters: NBA teams gain a top-10 talent; Kansas loses a 20.2‑point scorer; the draft’s first‑three slots will lock in a high‑scoring guard, driving immediate marketing revenue and altering recruiting dynamics.
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