Is Darryn Peterson’s rollercoaster season starting to catch up with him? That question is buzzing around the NBA circles after college basketball analyst Sean Farnham mentioned on SportsCenter that scouts are beginning to question Peterson’s mentality and availability rather than his on-court skills.
Farnham noted, “I talked to numerous scouts and front office folks in the NBA today that will have picks in the lottery and they’re starting to say that there’s questions, not about what he brings to the court, but it’s the mentality…and then the availability. The questions on Darryn is, ‘Will he play?’”
This conversation around Peterson has taken on new life, especially after a recent incident during the Oklahoma State game. In a surprising move, Peterson appeared to check himself out of the game, raising eyebrows and sparking debates across the sports community.
Kansas head coach Bill Self commented on the situation, saying, “We’ve had this happen more than a couple of times. I thought he was good to go.
We only got 18 minutes out of him. That’s disappointing, because he could’ve had a really big night.”
Peterson’s mid-game exits have become a pattern, and with March Madness approaching, the big question is how this will impact Kansas. The Jayhawks have shown they can compete without him, evidenced by their victory over then-unbeaten No.
1 Arizona. However, with a healthy Peterson, Kansas could elevate to a top contender for the national title.
Looking ahead, Kansas faces Cincinnati in a tune-up game before a crucial Big 12 showdown against No. 2 Houston. The focus will be on whether Peterson can stay on the floor and contribute to his team’s success as the season reaches its peak.