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No. 14 Kansas Expects Darryn Peterson Back for Game Against AJ Dybantsa and No. 13 BYU on Saturday
Darryn Peterson is expected to return after injury for a key matchup against BYU's A.J. Dybantsa, with both freshmen projected as top NBA draft picks in June.
- On Jan 29, 2026, Kansas expects Darryn Peterson to be available Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse against AJ Dybantsa and BYU; Bill Self said, `I anticipate him being ready to go`.
- After spraining his ankle on Jan. 20, Darryn Peterson missed the most recent game and has been limited to 10 games this year by hamstring and ankle injuries.
- In six Big 12 outings, Peterson is averaging 23.2 points while shooting 47.4% from the field, 42% from 3-point range and 84% from the foul line.
- ESPN's College GameDay will broadcast live from Allen Fieldhouse, where students have camped since Monday, as Peterson and Dybantsa are widely expected top-three picks in the 2026 NBA draft.
- This will be the first college meeting between Peterson and Dybantsa after AAU and high-school duels, including the legendary 88-86 game in Atlanta, during Allen Fieldhouse's 1,000th men's game since 1955.
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No. 14 Kansas expects Darryn Peterson back for game against AJ Dybantsa and No. 13 BYU on Saturday
Kansas expects to have Darryn Peterson available Saturday when the No. 14 Jayhawks welcome A.J. Dybantsa and No. 13 BYU into Allen Fieldhouse.
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No. 13 BYU travels to the Sunflower State to challenge No. 14 Kansas on Saturday in a top-25 matchup at Allen Fieldhouse at 3:30 p.m. CT on ESPN. The Cougars (17-3, 5-2 Big 12) are looking for a big one on the road after nearly toppling unbeaten, No. 1 Arizona at home on Monday. The Jayhawks (15-5, 5-2 Big 12) are back on track with wins in four of its last five games after opening conference play with losses at UCF and West Virginia. Kansas is …
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