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Canton's Darryn Peterson, Kansas to Face Cal Baptist in March Madness
Former CVCA star and projected NBA lottery pick leads Jayhawks into NCAA Tournament first-round matchup.
Mar. 15, 2026 at 10:07pm
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Canton native Darryn Peterson and his Kansas Jayhawks teammates will face Cal Baptist in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Peterson, a highly touted freshman guard, is widely projected to be a top pick in the upcoming NBA Draft despite missing time this season due to injuries.
Why it matters
Peterson's NCAA Tournament debut will be closely watched, as the Canton native has emerged as one of the most coveted prospects in a highly anticipated NBA draft class. His performance could impact his draft stock and future professional prospects.
The details
Peterson has started 21 of 22 games for Kansas this season, averaging 19.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.5 steals per game. The Jayhawks, a No. 4 seed in the East Region, will face 13th-seeded Cal Baptist in the first round in San Diego. The game time and TV network have not yet been announced.
- On March 13, Kansas lost 69-47 to Houston in the Big 12 Tournament semifinals.
- The NCAA Tournament first-round game between Kansas and Cal Baptist will be held in San Diego.
The players
Darryn Peterson
A 6-foot-6 freshman guard at Kansas and former star at Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy in Ohio, Peterson is widely projected to be a top pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Kansas
The Jayhawks received a No. 4 seed in the East Region of the 2026 NCAA Tournament after going 23-10 (12-6 in Big 12 play) during the regular season.
Cal Baptist
The Lancers earned a No. 13 seed in the East Region and will face Kansas in the NCAA Tournament first round.
What’s next
The winner of the Kansas-Cal Baptist first-round game will advance to face the winner of the matchup between the No. 5 and No. 12 seeds in the East Region.
The takeaway
Darryn Peterson's NCAA Tournament debut will be a major storyline, as the highly touted freshman looks to lead Kansas on a deep March Madness run and bolster his status as a potential top pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
