Overview
- Bill Self said Peterson's family determined he should not play until he feels as close to fully healthy as possible, and the coach said he agrees with that approach.
- Peterson has not played since Dec. 13 and has appeared in four of 13 games due to hamstring and quad issues, with his status described as a day-to-day decision.
- When available, the 6-foot-6 freshman has averaged 19.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists while shooting 42.3% from three, and he is widely projected as a top 2026 NBA draft pick.
- Self noted the absences have allowed others to contribute, highlighting a 90-61 win over Davidson in which six Jayhawks scored in double figures and the defense continued to rate highly.
- Kansas is 10-3 and now breaks until its Big 12 opener at UCF on Jan. 3, providing additional recovery time without a set return date for Peterson.