Kansas Jayhawks

Kansas junior Lyla Louderbaugh has been named the Big 12 Women's Golfer of the Week for her performance at the Yale Invitational West. The award recognizes her individual championship from March 9-10, where she posted a scoring average of 71.8. This marks the fourth such honor for a Jayhawk in the conference.

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Kansas star Darryn Peterson has faced ongoing scrutiny over his health and playing time this season, prompting an NBA scout to suggest he shut it down to protect his top draft status. Peterson's father defended the situation as valuable life lessons, while the player contributed in recent wins. The Jayhawks remain contenders for a strong NCAA Tournament seed amid these challenges.

The UCF Knights secured an 81-75 victory over the No. 17 Kansas Jayhawks in their Big 12 Conference opener on January 3, 2026, in Orlando, Florida. Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson delivered a strong first half with 23 points but played sparingly in the second due to ongoing injury concerns, contributing to the Jayhawks' late collapse. UCF's Riley Kugel led the way with 19 points, including a crucial three-point play in the final seconds.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self offered a cautious update on freshman Darryn Peterson's hamstring and quad issues ahead of the Jayhawks' Big 12 opener against UCF. Peterson has been practicing but remains uncertain for the game. The team and Peterson's family agree he should only return when fully healthy.