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Kansas star Darryn Peterson on track to play vs. Missouri

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Darryn Peterson, ESPN's projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft, "should" be available for Kansas' matchup against rival Missouri on Sunday in Kansas City, Bill Self said on Thursday.

But he also cautioned that a pregame hitch could change that status.

"He has practiced the last two days, so he should be available, unless he has a setback between now and gametime," Self said. "But we're approaching it like he's available."

Peterson has missed seven consecutive games due to a hamstring injury. In his two games this season, he averaged 21.