The offseason is here for Kansas basketball, and Bill Self is eager to improve his roster following two years of disappointment in Lawrence. Darryn Peterson, a top-3 recruit in the Class of 2025 and one of KU’s most anticipated freshmen in history is at the forefront of Self’s plan to rebuild the Jayhawks to glory.
Darryn Peterson Names the Kansas Teammate He’s Most Excited to Play With
Peterson’s outstanding ball-handling abilities and ability to pick up players in isolation are anticipated to support him in running the offense next season. KU will give him the baton as he seeks to establish himself as the top pick in the 2026 NBA draft.
The McDonald’s All-American is in Lawrence this week for the 2025 Grind Session High School Basketball World Championships. When asked who he was most thrilled to play with at Kansas, the highly regarded recruit halted for a few seconds before responding.
Finally, Peterson responded with one word, a name:
“Flory.”
Who is Darryn Peterson looking forward to playing with most at Kansas next season?
“Flory.”#kubball | #RockChalk pic.twitter.com/F7OC0v2tp6
— Matt Foster (@MattFosterTV) March 23, 2025
Peterson is excited to play with Flory Bidunga, his perspective center at KU, which comes as no surprise. The upcoming sophomore, a fan favorite among Jayhawks, will have high expectations next season.
Like Peterson, Bidunga desires an NBA career after Kansas and could, with adequate growth, be a first-round draft pick. Despite minimal playing time as a freshman, the 6’9″ center was one of the Big 12’s prominent paint presences.
He finished fourth in the conference with 1.6 blocks and 16.3 minutes per game across 34 games.
Peterson is possibly the best high school prospect to commit to Kansas since Andrew Wiggins. He dominated the competition in high school, defeating top-ranked prospect AJ Dybantsa on multiple occasions and earning the Naismith High School Player of the Year title.
It’s easy to figure out why Bidunga and Peterson would be a dangerous combination in Lawrence.
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As the 2025 season approaches, all eyes will be on Peterson and Bidunga. The two emerging stars have an opportunity to ignite Allen Fieldhouse and bring another title to Kansas.
Fans can anticipate high-energy performances, breathtaking highlights, and a team that will be one of the most challenging to defeat in college basketball.
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