What happened: Darryn Peterson was selected No. 2 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft, making him the highest-drafted University of Kansas player since Andrew Wiggins went No. 1 overall in 2014. Peterson is the first Jayhawk ever to be taken at No. 2.
Why it matters: The pick re-establishes Kansas at the top of the draft pipeline after more than a decade without a top-two selection. Following in the footsteps of Wiggins, Peterson carries the program's banner into the next NBA era as one of the most coveted prospects of his class.
By the numbers: At Kansas, Peterson averaged 20.2 points per game on 43.8% shooting from the field. The last Jayhawk drafted as high was Andrew Wiggins, the No.
What to watch: Watch how Peterson translates his scoring production to the next level and whether he can match the All-Star trajectory set by the Kansas guards drafted before him.