Darryn Peterson
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I didn't see anything that made me think Bill is calling out DP or his group. If anything it looks like he is praising DP.
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https://x.com/Darryn_P1/status/1997318765709574587
I wouldn't think that he would tweet this and then...not play so yeah
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@approxinfinity said in Darryn Peterson:
@kjayhawks2.0 I’m calling “fan fiction “ on this one.
Kyrie Irving — 11 games → #1 pick
Darius Garland — 5 games → #5 picWhat will cost him millions is if he comes back before he is ready.
The 2026 draft class is way stronger than 2011 or 2019. Kyrie was the only hyped player coming out in 2011 and Garland probably could've been the 2nd pick behind Zion without his meniscus injury at Vandy.
You don't see many projected draft classes that get hyped as competition to 1984, 1996, and 2003 and 2026 is because it has 3 face of the NBA level prospects in Peterson, Dybansta, and Boozer along with several others projected to be potential all star level players.
I've been saying from when his injury happened that this isn't the year to load manage because of how deep this class is. Peterson sitting out doesn't line up with any previous reports about his work ethic and drive. There's a reason why 12 year NBA vet CJ McCollum is on record saying Peterson was NBA ready last season.
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I thought Darryn labored a bit today and didn’t seem to have any explosiveness but it was nice to see him on the floor and hopefully it continues so he can improve with the team.
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Thought he settled a few times when he could’ve drove. But I’m genuinely just glad he got through this one.
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@TYOHawk But did he get through it? I'm not trying to be a hater, but I just have never seen this level of kid gloves applied by Bill Self before. He couldn't play for UConn because he was only at 90-95%? So he must have been 100% for this one? But later we found out there was a minute restriction? I feel like I saw DP ask to be taken out after in the first half maybe even rejecting a sub. It just feels like Bill Self is working very hard to spin the fact that DP is yet to play a full game of basketball. I understand that is Bill's job and I'm all for him taking as much heat off of the 18 year old as he can, I've just never seen him do it to this level before and it makes me feel weird. Lol.
Really hoping this is all somewhat Remy coded and come March we will see this team actually peak and make some noise. I'd just love to beat a few of the really good teams in the big 12 along the way.
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@benshawks08 said in Darryn Peterson:
@TYOHawk But did he get through it? I'm not trying to be a hater, but I just have never seen this level of kid gloves applied by Bill Self before. He couldn't play for UConn because he was only at 90-95%? So he must have been 100% for this one? But later we found out there was a minute restriction? I feel like I saw DP ask to be taken out after in the first half maybe even rejecting a sub. It just feels like Bill Self is working very hard to spin the fact that DP is yet to play a full game of basketball. I understand that is Bill's job and I'm all for him taking as much heat off of the 18 year old as he can, I've just never seen him do it to this level before and it makes me feel weird. Lol.
Really hoping this is all somewhat Remy coded and come March we will see this team actually peak and make some noise. I'd just love to beat a few of the really good teams in the big 12 along the way.
I mean he seems to be okay. He was fighting a bug/illness that’s ran through the team lately too. I’m kind of surprised so many people expected him to come back from his first game and just like play 30-35 minutes fresh off a hamstring injury.
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@TYOHawk I think Coach did exactly what he should of done. What Coach said was yes, there was a minute restriction of 27 minutes and that they let it get away from them. So that is why he only played what he did , then in the 2nd half. We
were in or had a comfortable lead so why put him back in and take any unwarranted chance he screws something up again and Darryn be lost even longer next time.In the end this was a win - --win situation , Darryn played and then our other players from the bench still got even more playing time/ experience, & if people can't understand that this will help down the line then if people can/t understand that then they are just blind, There is zero reason - -none what so ever you play Darryn over thirty minutes in this game
Mercy what a terrible response on his , so many mis spelled words-- words double typed , mercy ---I edited this tried to clean it up--- Sorry fellow Jay Hawks
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He didn't feel well, not much left in the tank.
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At this point, the most important thing about this team's ability to reach its ceiling is that they like each other, including Darryn. FOE.
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I thought his minute limit would be more like 20, especially after I heard he’d been ill. Still had some great moments.
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Has DP played the last minute of ANY game this year? If so, I can't remember it. I'd be curious to know if there's ever been a player to avg 17 a game and NEVER be on the court at the final buzzer. Lol
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No he hasn't finished a game. Sat most of 2nd half against Green Bay (up big). Left the UNC/Mizzou/NC St games late due to hammy.
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You can tell he isn't going at full speed because he is worried about it
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JMO... I don't think DP tweaked anything. I think he's just super sensitive to tightening and Self put down a rule on the max he can play in a game, plus, the option to pull him if he sees him labor. I think the media is just looking for a story.
Also... this does open up an easy path to keep him out of our upcoming cupcake games in preparation for Big12 play.
Yes.. he didn't go full tilt against NC-state... but an 80% DP is better than anyone on the court. As I mentioned long ago, we have never seen him play 100%.
I suspect, if everything goes well moving forward, we will have spurts of him going full tilt, but will never see him laying out there 100% for 35 minute game.
Just my opinion.
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Self said yesterday it was his quad tightening and not his hamstring that was bothering him late in the game Saturday for whatever that's worth.
We'll know later if he's giving it a go tonight or shutting it down again. Seems 50/50 either way. It would be our luck to land such a talent and see very little of his actual potential.
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100% frustrating as a fan. This whole thing is ridiculous.
Unless you’re playing in Maui, what freaking 19 year olds have cramping issues every game?
A mystery wrapped in an enigma. I hope they can sort him out. He’s kind of important.
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I'm thinking like BShark saying he is worried, only natural BUT you for sure can see he is holding back, no explosion====quick cuts , however i don't think he is faking , what people have to realize is, this is what I'd ask is what can he possibly gain by sitting out?
Because for every game he sits out is effecting his Draft status- longer he sits could drop his pick- ---projected # one pick , he could drop to three/four There have been some NBA executives say that YES some NBA say yes they have voiced concerns- -sure still make mega bucks BUT HUGE difference between first and third or fourth picks, I'm just not buying any thing funny about this
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Espn article today saying that Peterson's stock is not impacted by his injury
