Top NBA draft prospect Darryn Peterson reveals creatine nightmare at Kansas: ‘Thought I was going to die’
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Darryn Peterson, a top prospect for the upcoming NBA draft, suffered severe cramping issues during his freshman season at Kansas, leading to a hospital visit and multiple missed or shortened games.
- Medical tests revealed that high doses of creatine supplements caused Peterson's adverse reactions, as his baseline creatine levels were already elevated before college.
- Despite the physical setbacks, Peterson averaged 20.2 points and 4.2 rebounds in 24 games, showing significant talent but raising concerns about his health and durability.
- Peterson has since stopped creatine supplementation and feels healthier, expressing optimism about his NBA future and hoping to play more as a point guard at the professional level.
- The NBA draft lottery is imminent, with Peterson expected to be a top pick alongside AJ Dybantsa and Cameron Boozer, as teams weigh his potential against his injury history.
