Overview
- Peterson played 23 minutes and scored 17 points in an 80–60 win over Missouri, with Self saying his reduced run was due to being sick rather than the hamstring.
- Self detailed that Peterson has been receiving four daily treatment sessions and described criticism of the freshman’s absence and play as unfair.
- The coach said he did not plan to exceed roughly the high‑20s in minutes and noted the lopsided score shortened Peterson’s second‑half stint.
- Kansas went 3–0 at the Players Era Festival without Peterson as Flory Bidunga and Tre White shouldered larger roles, and teammates praised the spacing and attention Peterson creates.
- Coverage contrasted Kansas’ depth with BYU’s challenges, noting season‑ending surgery for Nate Pickens, Dawson Baker’s announced major knee injury, and a Forbes‑reported NIL deal near $7 million for AJ Dybantsa that analysts say pressures roster depth.