Stephen A. Smith wouldn't even want the Knicks to draft Darryn Peterson No. 1 overall

Fansided | February 19, 2026

The hype around Darryn Peterson continues to fade as the 2026 NBA Draft flies into focus, and Cameron Boozer only matures and improves.

Jan 16, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks forward Flory Bidunga (40) and guard Darryn Peterson (22) talk on the bench against the Baylor Bears | Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Darryn Peterson could easily be the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft... except that he doesn't seem to actually want to play.

So far this season, the Kansas Jayhawks have played 26 games, just like almost every other program, and just like the Duke Blue Devils' Cameron Boozer, the Jayhawks have a star freshman they could rely on: Peterson.