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Darryn Peterson
SG · Kansas · 6'6" · age 19 · Franchise
2026 DRAFT PROSPECTA big shot-creating guard who gets a bucket on demand
Utah Jazz
Drafted No. 2 · proj. 19–63
Widely called the best guard prospect to enter the league since Cade Cunningham — an explosive, polished three-level scorer at premium size. The most dangerous on-ball creator in the class.
Proj. pick #3Range 1–4Comp Anthony Edwards / Cade Cunningham
Strengths
- Elite off-the-bounce shot creation
- Downhill burst and rim pressure
- Competes defensively at 6'6"
Top concern
Battled cramping / conditioning issues during the college season
Draft grade — a pre-NBA scouting projection from the curated Big Board, graded against the draft class. It is not an NBA rating; an NBA rating appears once he plays a qualifying NBA season.