Peterson's Freshman Season: A Kansas Hoops Highlight

0:00On March 24, Kansas freshman Darren Peterson probably suited up for the last time with the J-Hawks this weekend. The team fell to St. John's 67-65 in the second round of the NCAA tournament. Peterson led all scores with 21 points, plus four rebounds and four blocks. In the first round against California Baptist, he dropped 28 points to set a Kansas record for freshmen in a tournament game. Over the two games, he tallied 49 points total. That gave him a season average of 20 points per game, another freshman mark for the program. He missed 11 games this year, sparking plenty of talk among fans and media. Peterson opened up about it several times, including right after the latest loss. Now, he's reflecting fondly on his time in Lawrence, praising his coaches' faith in him from day one and calling his teammates' brothers. Despite the short stint, he's left a strong mark. Kansas got a glimpse of special talent this season, and Peterson's story shows why freshmen like him may college hoops so exciting.