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Bill Self Explains Limited Minutes for Darryn Peterson in Loss at Iowa State

Self said conditioning after a recent illness, plus early fouls, led to the freshman's reduced role.

Feb 7, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) shoots against Utah Utes forward Josh Hayes (7) during the second half at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Peterson returned and started at No. 5 Iowa State after being cleared by Bill Self, but Kansas fell 74-56.
  • He played 24 minutes, with Self citing game flow, conditioning following sickness, and rest once the game was out of reach.
  • The guard picked up two early fouls and logged only 13 first‑half minutes against a physical Cyclones team.
  • Earlier in the week, Peterson missed the win over No. 1 Arizona with flu-like symptoms, marking his 11th missed game of the season.
  • Kansas and Self refuted a viral false post claiming Peterson would shut down for the season and clarified a widely shared video featured an ESPN-contracted stats worker with no inside knowledge; when available, Peterson is averaging 20.5 points and 4.2 rebounds.