One college basketball analyst defends Kansas Jayhawks star Darryn Peterson, as questions about his desire to play swirl.

Oftentimes, the most extraordinary talents in a team can also cause serious problems for the team.

The No. 12 Kansas Jayhawks (19-6, 9-3 Big 12) visit the Oklahoma State Cowboys (16-9, 4-8) Wednesday in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

As early as Darryn Peterson’s first made 3-pointer, it was clear Kansas basketball was on its way to a victory against Oklahoma State in what ended up as an 81-69 win.

No. 8 Kansas (20-6, 10-3 Big 12) extended its winning streak against the Cowboys to nine games. Peterson led KU with 23 points in just 18 minutes. Jayhawks guard Tre White added 16 points and freshman Bryson Tiller finished with 10 points,

Slipping and sliding up the steep road leading to Dee Glen Smith Spectrum, Boise State men’s basketball’s evening started as inauspiciously as it ended.

Thijs De Ridder led all scorers with 22 points on an efficient 9-of-13 from the floor.