Brooklyn Nets Never-ending criticism of Darryn Peterson won’t hurt stock with Nets a potential option: ‘Big time’ By Brian Lewis Published Feb. 27, 2026, 9:30 p.m. ET Darryn Peterson looks to move the ball during Kansas' Feb. 23 game against Houston. AP The Nets’ future is built on a top lottery pick.
And no lottery hopeful has been more scrutinized than Darryn Peterson.
The Kansas freshman’s availability — or lack thereof — has dominated the dialogue around the NBA draft.
While he’s at the head of a generational class alongside BYU’s AJ Dybantsa and Duke’s Cameron Boozer, his early exits and outright absences have made him the topic of intense scrutiny.
