{"id":577735,"date":"2026-02-02T17:36:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T17:36:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/577735\/"},"modified":"2026-02-02T17:36:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T17:36:20","slug":"darryn-peterson-not-on-injury-report-for-texas-tech-clash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/577735\/","title":{"rendered":"Darryn Peterson not on injury report for Texas Tech clash"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>George Costanza perfected the art of showmanship by going out on a high note. <a href=\"https:\/\/clutchpoints.com\/ncaa-basketball\/kansas-basketball\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kansas basketball<\/a> star Darryn Peterson has inadvertently done the same thing throughout his freshman season. The potential No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft <a href=\"https:\/\/clutchpoints.com\/ncaa-basketball\/kansas-basketball-news-darryn-petersons-performance-byu-draws-plethora-reactions\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">amazes fans and bewilders opponents<\/a> when on the court, but his nights are frequently cut short <a href=\"https:\/\/clutchpoints.com\/ncaa-basketball\/kansas-basketball-news-bill-self-darryn-peterson-injury-win-byu\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">due to cramping issues<\/a> and injuries. He continues to leave everyone wanting more, including the scouts and executives who are slobbering all over his game.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, it appears Peterson will suit up for Monday night&#8217;s showdown with Texas Tech. The 6-foot-6 guard is <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MSwain247\/status\/2018127781842878922\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">not listed on the Big 12 availability report<\/a>, per Michael Swain of Kansas Jayhawks on 247 Sports. Hopefully, he will be able to log a bigger workload, otherwise leaving Lubbock with a win will be an extremely difficult task.<\/p>\n<p>Peterson shined in Saturday&#8217;s 90-82 home victory over BYU, in a game that served as both an NBA showcase and a message to the rest of the conference. He posted 18 points on 6-of-8 shooting with three steals and three rebounds in just 20 minutes of action. Displaying a scintillating blend of skill and strength, the Canton, Ohio native made a game-changing impact in just one half. He hardly played in the final 20 minutes, though, and the Jayhawks stumbled as a result.<\/p>\n<p>The Cougars stormed back in Lawrence, cutting a 21-point deficit to four with just one and a half minutes remaining in the contest. Kansas was deep enough to clinch the W, but <a href=\"https:\/\/clutchpoints.com\/ncaa-basketball\/kansas-basketball-news-bill-simmons-cools-on-darryn-peterson-with-ben-simmons-comparison\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">the Darryn Peterson situation<\/a> continues to raise curiosity and concern. Program legend Bill Self chalked up the inactivity to cramping, which has been a recurring problem, leading many to wonder if the team will ever have a fully unleashed No. 22 this season.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, the abbreviated version is still making quite a difference. Perhaps Peterson can alleviate public skepticism about his durability when he and Kansas (16-5, 6-2) battle Texas Tech (16-5, 6-2). Opening tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"George Costanza perfected the art of showmanship by going out on a high note. 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