Overview
- Kansas confirmed the freshman guard will miss Tuesday’s game at Madison Square Garden due to a right hamstring strain.
- Peterson has not played since Nov. 7 against North Carolina and opened the season averaging 21.5 points over two games.
- Self emphasized a cautious approach to avoid setbacks, with the program indicating Peterson is making steady progress.
- Kansas has won two straight without him and has leaned on center Flory Bidunga and transfer Tre White to fill production.
- With Peterson sidelined, attention turns to Duke freshman Cameron Boozer, who is averaging 22.5 points and 10-plus rebounds entering the matchup.