The Kansas Jayhawks are without Darryn Peterson.
It's not going to matter on Tuesday night, when they're taking on an overmatched Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.
But the freshman phenom is one of the best players in the country, a possible No. 1 NBA Draft pick.
His absence is noteworthy regardless.
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Why isn't Darryn Peterson playing tonight?
There isn't clarity as to why Darryn Peterson is out on Tuesday.
Insider Jeff Goodman has reported there is an injury involved.
Kansas fans are speculating all sorts of news on social media.
Reasons Darryn Peterson has allegedly missed games as of November 11.
— Mike Vernon (@M_Vernon) November 12, 2025
- Cramps
- Not feeling well
- Hamstring
The official word is that head coach Bill Self will discuss the matter after the game.
Peterson was at the game Tuesday with the Jayhawks, but just in street clothes.
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