"Peterson and Dybantsa are widely expected to join Duke star Cameron Boozer in going in the first three spots of the NBA draft in June. But the order is anybody's guess at this point, and it could hinge heavily on how the rest of the season goes. Dybantsa leads the nation in scoring at 23.6 points per game. Peterson is averaging 21.6. Peterson missed last week's win over Kansas State while dealing with an ankle he sprained in a win over Colorado."
"'I anticipate him being ready to go,' Kansas coach Bill Self said before Thursday's practice. Students have been camping inside Allen Fieldhouse since Monday to get the best seats for the highly anticipate game between the Jayhawks (15-5, 5-2) and Cougars (17-3, 5-2). Each of them are 2 1/2 games back of Big 12-leading Arizona and a game behind Houston and Texas Tech, meaning the loser is almost certainly eliminated from title contention."
"They crossed paths twice on the AAU circuit last year with Peterson leading Prolific Prep to wins over Utah Prep both times. In the first, Peterson poured in 32 points with 10 rebounds and eight assists in a 76-70 victory. But it was the second game last February in Atlanta that has become legendary: Dybantasa scored 49 points with nine rebounds, only to be outdone by Peterson, who not only scored 58 points, grabbed seven rebounds and five assists, but also hit the winning 3-pointer in an 88-86 victory."
Kansas expects Darryn Peterson to be available Saturday when No. 14 Kansas hosts No. 13 BYU and AJ Dybantsa at Allen Fieldhouse. Dybantsa leads the nation at 23.6 points per game and Peterson averages 21.6. Both freshmen are projected to be top-three picks in the NBA draft alongside Cameron Boozer, though draft order could change with season outcomes. Peterson missed the previous game with an ankle sprain and has dealt with hamstring and calf issues that limited him to 10 games. Students have camped at Allen Fieldhouse and the game's outcome has major Big 12 title implications.
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