Kansas freshman phenom Darryn Peterson delivered as advertised in his first college game. The 6-foot-6 guard led the Jayhawks to a blowout win over Green Bay on Monday, scoring 21 points on 7-of-11 shooting with four rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block.

Peterson's dominant performance left Green Bay head coach Doug Gottlieb in awe.

“Closest thing to Kobe I’ve seen. Kid is awesome,” Gottlieb tweeted after the game about Peterson. Expand Tweet

Peterson has continued to build momentum entering the 2025-26 college season, with many labeling him the nation's top player. The 18-year-old dazzled during an Oct. 24 exhibition against 11th-ranked Louisville, posting 26 points on 9-of-15 shooting from the field and 6-of-10 from three with four rebounds, two assists, and six steals.

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