With a contest against Davidson (December 22) separating the Jayhawks from Big 12 play, KU fans will be asking Santa for one thing this Christmas: a healthy Darryn Peterson.
Kansas has navigated the non-conference schedule extremely well, considering the up-and-down path the potential No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft has endured. Heading into conference play, the Jayhawks will likely be in a much better position than they were at the start of the season, but the same can’t be said for Peterson.
In his four games, Peterson is averaging 19.3 points, 3.