Bill Self Addresses Darryn Peterson Narrative

Kansas Jayhawks head coach clarifies details about player's status.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball head coach Bill Self spoke out to set the record straight on the situation surrounding player Darryn Peterson. Self provided details and context to counter the existing narrative around Peterson's status with the team.

Why it matters

As a high-profile college basketball program, the Jayhawks and Coach Self face intense media scrutiny, so it's important for the coach to proactively address any misconceptions or speculation about player personnel issues.

The details

In his comments, Self disputed reports about Peterson's status, stating that the player remains part of the team and is working through some personal matters. Self emphasized that Peterson has the full support of the coaching staff as he addresses these issues.

  • Coach Self made these comments on February 13, 2026.

The players

Bill Self

The head coach of the Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team.

Darryn Peterson

A player on the Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team who is currently dealing with personal matters.

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What they’re saying

“Here's the bottom line: Darryn Peterson is still part of our team, and we're going to support him through this process.”

— Bill Self, Head Coach, Kansas Jayhawks (ksnt.com)

The takeaway

Coach Self's proactive approach to addressing the situation surrounding Darryn Peterson demonstrates his commitment to supporting his players and maintaining transparency, even in the face of intense media scrutiny.