Darryn Peterson enters the draft widely viewed as the most gifted pure
scorer and shot-maker in the 2026 class. As a Kansas freshman he showed room to grow as a
lead on-ball creator while already hitting from all three levels. A preseason full-body
cramping episode created a health question mark — his medical report and team interviews
will carry extra weight. 6-6 with lead-guard handle and legit SG positional size.
Realistic ceiling: perennial All-Star lead scorer. After the May 10 lottery, mocks now
slot him No. 2 to the Utah Jazz, behind only Dybantsa to Washington.