Kansas basketball presents potential top pick of the month for June NBA Draft. Yet Darryn Peterson faces criticism over his desire to play by basketball analysts who follow the Jayhawks. Even Elmarko Jackson and the head coach Bill himself spoke.
Self had to resolve a cramping issue involving his prized freshman on Thursday. Peterson suddenly finds himself facing limited minutes due to the issue.
What does Jackson think of all this? He managed to keep Peterson with reporters after the game.
“He had a very good first half, so I’m not going to talk about the second half,” Jackson bluntly told the media.
What happened to Kansas star Darryn Peterson after the win?
Peterson had 23 points in 19 minutes.
The guard only managed two rebounds – and that’s not the only low number given to him.
Peterson never scored in the final 20 minutes – once again battling cramps. He was content with just three minutes total in the second.
Once again, theories have been sparked as to whether Peterson is serious about the NBA, with the topic being discussed in local Kansas City media.
After another game, Darryn Peterson checked himself out. @cdotharrison explained how this is becoming a frustrating trend.
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National analysts like Adam Finkelstein of CBS Sports also weigh.
“The bottom line is that when he has been on the field and not limited, he has been even better than expected. Unfortunately, the times he has been out of the lineup, or noticeably hesitant even when playing, continue to increase,” Finkelstein wrote Thursday.
He adds that even though “most NBA executives” favor him as their first choice, “this continued trend creates some pause.” Questions about his physical durability have multiplied.
