Darryn Peterson emerges as potential top-three pick in NBA Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 1:58 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Darryn Peterson, a 19-year-old guard, is projected to be a top-three selection in the 2026 NBA Draft following an impressive freshman season at Kansas. After a standout high school career in Ohio, including stints at Huntington Prep and Prolific Prep, he garnered attention as a top prospect. Despite injuries, Peterson averaged 20.2 points per game at Kansas and earned accolades such as Second-Team All-Big 12 honors. His versatility and skill set, showcased at the 2023 FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship, have made him a compelling candidate for NBA teams ahead of draft night.
- •Darryn Peterson averaged 20.2 points per game at Kansas.
- •He was named Naismith Prep Player of the Year in high school.
- •Peterson played for Team USA at the 2023 FIBA Under-16 Championship.
- •He transferred from Ohio to elite basketball programs in West Virginia and California.
- •NBA scouts have tracked him as a top prospect for years.
- 1:58 PMYahoo Sports — How Darryn Peterson went from Ohio phenom to NBA Draft lottery lock
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