LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson made his presence felt in an abbreviated stint against Green Bay in the teams' season opener.

Peterson, a potential No. 1 pick in next summer's NBA draft, scored 21 points in 22 minutes in his debut for the No. 19 Jayhawks in a 94-51 win over Green Bay on Monday night.

“That was literally the easiest 21 points in 21 minutes of action,” Green Bay coach Doug Gottlieb said. “I thought our guys guarded well. ... I don’t think he broke a sweat.”

Peterson scored 26 points in 25 minutes in Kansas’ exhibition opener against Louisville. But, he missed the next exhibition game against Fort Hays State because of cramps.

Kansas coach Bill Self said Peterson could have played more than 22 minutes if it was necessary Monday night.

But, the combi

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