Darryn Peterson just checked himself out of another game — and his own coach is calling it “concerning.” The potential #1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft has missed 11 games this season, played less than 25 minutes in 7 others, and is now being called out by Stephen A. Smith, Scott Van Pelt, Jay Williams, and NBA scouts.
Peterson is averaging 20 points per game on 43% from three — but talent isn’t the question anymore. The question is: does Darryn Peterson even want to play basketball?
With the NCAA Tournament weeks away and millions on the line, the biggest story in college basketball is a player who keeps taking himself out of games.
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