Utah Jazz select Kansas guard Darryn Peterson No.2
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New York. The Utah Jazz selected Kansas freshman guard Darryn Peterson with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday, while AJ Dybantsa went No. 1 to the Washington Wizards. Peterson averaged 20.2 points and 4.2 rebounds per game at Kansas and set the program freshman scoring mark.
Salt Lake City reactions included reports that Peterson interviewed with the Jazz at the NBA combine and visited the city; team medicals reportedly raised no concerns. Peterson missed 11 college games due to cramping tied by him to creatine, scored 32 points on Jan. 6 and 28 points in the NCAA Tournament on March 20, and will now prepare for his rookie season.
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Timeline
- 1. Jan 6, 2026 — Peterson scored a career-high 32 points in overtime against TCU.
- 2. Mar 20, 2026 — Peterson scored 28 points in Kansas' NCAA Tournament first-round victory.
- 3. Spring 2026 — Peterson missed 11 games due to cramping; cited creatine after bloodwork.
- 4. June 2026 (pre-draft) — Peterson interviewed at the NBA combine and visited Salt Lake City.
- 5. June 2026 — Utah Jazz selected Peterson No. 2 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Why it matters
If you're a Utah Jazz fan, this is exciting news. Peterson's impressive stats at Kansas suggest he could be a game-changer for the team. Keep an eye on his performance in the upcoming season. If you're into fantasy basketball, consider adding him to your roster.
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