Overview
- Bill Self said Peterson will not play next week in Las Vegas as he continues to recover from a hamstring strain.
- The decision sidelines him for games against Notre Dame on Monday, Syracuse on Tuesday and a third opponent to be determined.
- Self described Peterson as close to returning and hopeful to be running and cutting during the trip, but not ready for multiple games in quick succession.
- Peterson has not played since Nov. 7 at North Carolina, taking his absence to six games after averaging 21.5 points in his first two outings.
- Kansas is 3-2 and 2-1 without him, with Flory Bidunga, Tre White and Melvin Council Jr. carrying larger roles ahead of an early December home date versus No. 3 UConn.