Darryn Peterson
R1 top 3
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. Projected top-3, likely Pacers or
Nets depending on lottery.