Kansas Jayhawks mailbag: Darryn Peterson cramps + NBA Draft
Kansas City Star • • sports
Key Points:
- Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson, a top NBA Draft prospect, left a recent game early due to cramping, sparking widespread speculation and concern about his health.
- Peterson scored 23 points in just 18 minutes against Oklahoma State, but his persistent cramping issues have limited his playing time throughout the season.
- Kansas athletic director Travis Goff and coach Bill Self support Peterson and acknowledge the ongoing health challenges, emphasizing the situation is still being managed in real-time.
- The lack of clear communication from Peterson’s camp has fueled frustration and conspiracy theories among fans and media, though sources confirm the cramping is a genuine issue.
- The focus on Peterson’s NBA Draft status is significant because his health management is influenced by his potential
