Darrin Peterson, talent… and cramps
Wednesday night against Oklahoma State, Darrin Peterson he was once again reminded of the extent to which his talent allows him to dominate the game… and the extent to which his body remains the big unknown of the season. Kansas.
The Jayhawks All-Star scored 20 of his 23 points in the first half before leaving after just three minutes after returning from the locker room with cramps.
The symbol is cruel: Right after a 3-pointer, Darin Peterson signals to the bench, leaves, then doesn’t return for the final 18 minutes of his team’s 81-69 win. Enough to worry his trainer, Bill Selfas physical concerns have been lingering since the start of the season for a possible first pick in the next draft.
“A lot is happening that our boys have learned to play without him”
“That’s a concern. I thought we were past that, but apparently not”, the coach saidas “March Madness” approaches. “A day like that can disrupt not only the game, but also the season.”
Because Darrin Peterson has had a full year between illness, hamstring injuries, ankle injuries… and already a few episodes of cramping, to the point that Kansas has learned to survive without him as he’s already missed 11 of the team’s 26 games. “A lot is happening that our boys have learned to play without him”note by Bill Self.
What also questions the observersand maybe scouts and NBA franchises, about the player’s “intangibility” and especially about his ability to “hurt” for his team?
2026-02-19 14:32:00
