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Is Darryn Peterson playing vs. Duke? Latest news, updates on Kansas star freshman's status for Champions Classic

It's the year of the freshmen in college basketball, and none might be better than Kansas guard Darryn Peterson.

Considered a prime contender to be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Peterson opened his season with back-to-back efficient games with more than 20 points, leading the Jayhawks in scoring in a loss to North Carolina.

When Kansas meets another blue blood at the Champions Classic, however, Peterson could be on the sidelines.

Here are the latest updates on Peterson's status for Tuesday's game against Duke.

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Is Darryn Peterson playing?

Peterson's status for the Champions Classic is unclear. The freshman mis

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