Jay Bilas praised Kansas guard Darryn Peterson’s scoring, drawing another Kevin Durant comp during the BYU game.

Saturday's masterful first-half performance from Darryn Peterson may have locked him in as the next top overall selection in the NBA Draft.

The crowd was appropriate for the event. ESPN's College Gameday came to Lawrence, Kansas legend Paul Pierce and 2026's top-ranked player Tyran Stokes of Seattle (Wash.) Rainier Beach showed up for the spectacle, and the usually raucous Allen Fieldhouse crowd was in full throat well before tipoff.

Here’s what Kansas basketball coach Bill Self said about Elmarko Jackson and Darryn Peterson after Saturday’s game.

Kansas pulled off a huge win over No. 13 BYU on Saturday, but once again, Darryn Peterson's lingering cramping issues surfaced.

The Kansas basketball team hosted Big 12 rival BYU on Saturday in what provided a preview into a potential NBA rivalry. Darryn Peterson battled AJ

Kansas basketball phenom Darryn Peterson blows away NBA veteran CJ McCollum during Saturday's game vs. BYU

Kansas basketball freshman sensation Darryn Peterson continues to garner national praise, this time from DeMarcus Cousins.