Darryn Peterson
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
4
Honours
3
Rankings
2
Records
Darryn Peterson has already achieved remarkable milestones early in his career. He was a consensus five-star recruit and ranked the No. 2 overall prospect in the 2025 class by ESPN and 247Sports. He earned McDonald's All-American honors and played in the Jordan Brand Classic and Nike Hoop Summit. In his lone college season, he made the All-Big 12 Freshman Team and led Kansas to the Sweet Sixteen. Being selected second overall in the 2026 NBA draft places him among the highest-drafted players in Kansas history. His rookie contract, worth $44.5 million, is a testament to his potential. As of 2026, he is already a key figure in the Utah Jazz's future.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Consensus five-star recruit
Ranked No. 2 overall in the 2025 class.
McDonald's All-American
Selected to play in the prestigious high school all-star game.
Nike Hoop Summit selection
Chosen to represent the USA in the international showcase.
Jordan Brand Classic selection
Selected to play in the all-star game.
Rankings & Lists
ESPN 100
247Sports Composite
Rivals150
Records & Feats
Highest-drafted Kansas freshman guard since 2020
Peterson was selected second overall in the 2026 NBA draft, the highest draft pick for a Kansas freshman guard since the 2020 draft.
50-point game in high school
Scored 50 points in a game during his junior year at Prolific Prep, a viral performance that boosted his recruiting profile.