If Peterson's inability to finish vs. BYU on Jan. 31 was a red flag, his 24 minutes Saturday vs. Iowa State simply elevated the alarm bells, though Self said the ISU game curtain call was his own doing. Eighteen minutes Wednesday vs. OSU -- and tapping out with 17:22 remaining -- is a five-alarm fire that can no longer be ignored.

Darryn Peterson has missed 11 of 26 games and been limited in seven more, and Wednesday’s exit dropped his No. 1 pick probability about 6% at Kalshi.

In a recent game against Oklahoma City, Peterson lit up the scoreboard with 23 points, but cramping issues sidelined him for the final 17 minutes. With doubts swirling about his chances of being the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the big question remains: Will Peterson rise to the occasion or fall short of expectations?

Peterson's penchant for taking himself out of games may concern some NBA scouts, but he's still the top prospect in the draft

Carl Dukes and Mike Bell discuss why they believe the Atlanta Hawks should be cautious in regards to drafting Kansas star, Darryn Peterson with the number one overall pick if they land it.

Kansas has a future No. 1 pick, but Darryn Peterson's limited minutes leave real questions as the Big 12 race tightens and March nears.