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Kansas star Darryn Peterson injury: Jayhawks receive good news ahead of Missouri

Kansas received encouraging news ahead of Sunday’s Border War showdown with Missouri, as star freshman Darryn Peterson is expected to be available after missing seven straight games with a hamstring injury, coach Bill Self said Friday.

Peterson practiced the past two days. Self cautioned that his status could still change depending on how he responds before tipoff but said the Jayhawks are preparing as if he will play. “He should be available, unless he has a setback between now and game time,” Self said.

The 6-foot-6 wing, who is ESPN’s projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, was electric before the injury. He averaged 21.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and shooting 50% from 3-point rang

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