"He should be getting AJ and Cooper level hype": Hoops fans react to Kansas Jayhawks commit Darryn Peterson's debut for Prolific Prep

Darryn Peterson, a five-star shooting guard in the class of 2025, has grabbed the spotlight with his spectacular performance in his Prolific Prep debut. The 6-foot-5 guard charted 29 points, nine assists, six steals and three blocks against Max Prep Attack.

Slam High School on Instagram shared a highlight reel of Peterson's performance, showing him effortlessly dunking and showcasing his speed and agility.

Peterson's performance not only helped Profilic Prep destroy Max Prep Attack 112-74 but also boosted the hype around him, as he earned praise from fans.

"Plays like a 12 year vet," one fan commented.

"Best guard in the nation. Rock Chalk," another added.

New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard CJ McCollum also praised the Canton-born prospect.

"Skilled , strong , poised, mature , pro game!" McCollum wrote.

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Other fans feel Darryn Peterson deserves more praise for his skills.

"He should be getting AJ and Cooper level hype," a user chimed in.

"yea they don’t talk about his defense enough🤫," another said.

"Reminds me of Romeo Langford," added another.

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Darryn Peterson committed to Kansas on Friday, Nov. 1. He chose the Jayhawks over Washington, Kentucky, Louisville and Arizona State. The youngster told ESPN that it was a hard decision for him but Bill Self's coaching and Kansas' culture helped him make the final choice.

What does Darryn Peterson bring to the table for Kansas Jayhawks?

Derek Johnson talked about Darryn Peterson's potential impact on the Jayhawks on Wednesday's episode of the "Locked on Jayhawks" podcast.

"Peterson, he's more of he could be wing or you could play the one, two or three," Johnson said.

Johnson added that it's tough for Peterson to be a lottery pick due to the presence of AJ Dybantsa and Cameron Boozer. However, he highlighted Darryn's role on the court.

"He feels like a player to be built to come in right away and have success score double-digit points and be an impact player on a winning team in a real way because of how advanced he is at spot-up shooting, working in the high post in the mid-range dribbling into, shooting and elevating over guys," Derek said.

With Peterson’s commitment secured, Kansas is now setting its sights on other top 2025 prospects, including Bryson Tiller, Samis Calderon and Mouhamed Sylla.