He hasn’t played a minute of college basketball yet, but Canton native Darryn Peterson is having expectations foisted upon him from practically every direction.

NBA draft analysts have projected him to be a top three pick in the 2026 talent derby after a potential one-and-done season for the Kansas Jayhawks.

It’s probably the most hype a local athlete has received since LeBron James left St. Vincent-St. Mary High School for the NBA.

Now another goal may be set before Peterson, courtesy of sports journalist and basketball guru Bill Simmons as he and broadcaster Zach Lowe picked the 2028 Team USA Olympic basketball. Yes, it’s far too early, but what the heck.

They had a set of criteria, including no James, among others, and no one older than 30. But why not fill the roster with anoth

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