Peterson's NBA Draft Stock Soars Despite Injuries

0:00On March 19, Kansas J. Hawks guard Darren Peterson lit up the court whenever he played this season, showing why he's a top prospect for the number. One NBA draft pick, but he missed the Levin Games and dealt with strict minutes limits, which dropped his stock among scouts. The real culprit turned out to be brutal muscle cramps that sent the 19-year-old to the hospital multiple times for two bags of IV fluids each. He also had minor hamstring and ankle problems, plus some illness, but those cramps made the year a total nightmare. Peterson got frustrated with all the tests coming back normal, and people started whispering about load management, which is rare for a college player, chasing Stardom. He pulled himself from gains at the first sign of trouble, scared of another hospital stay, even though he desperately wanted to keep playing. Lately, he's been on the floor more consistently, proving he's NBA ready and a generational talent who's already outgrown college ball. His efficiency has slipped a bit, but no one doubts his ability to carry cans as far.

1:01As March madness kicks off, keep an eye on Peterson, he could still turn heads and reclaim that top spot in the draft.