Summary
The Kansas Jayhawks lost to St. John's in the NCAA Tournament, raising questions about the future of their star player, Darryn Peterson. Peterson, expected to declare for the NBA Draft, is uncertain about his plans, saying he will discuss with his family. Many see Peterson as a top NBA draft pick despite his mixed performances and missed games this season.
Key Facts
- Kansas Jayhawks lost to St. John's Red Storm in the NCAA Tournament's second round.
- This marks Kansas' fourth consecutive early exit since their 2022 national title win.
- St. John's won 67-65 with a buzzer-beater by Dylan Darling.
- Darryn Peterson, a Kansas freshman guard, is uncertain about entering the 2026 NBA Draft.
- Peterson is projected as a top pick, potentially No. 1 overall, despite missing 11 games.
- ESPN's Jeremy Woo noted Peterson's potential as a top shooter if he's healthy.
- Similar uncertainty is expressed by other top prospects like BYU's AJ Dybantsa and UNC's Caleb Wilson.
