Darryn Peterson Draws Bold Comparison For NBA Potential
Kendrick Perkins surprised his co-stars and viewers with his statement about how good Darryn Peterson could be in the NBA.
The NBA Draft holds plenty of potential talent this year, with a debate seeming to continue over who should go first overall: BYU’s AJ Dybantsa or Kansas ‘s Darryn Peterson. Most fans and analysts agree that Dybantsa is the clear choice for the Washington Wizards with the first pick, followed by Peterson going to the Utah Jazz with the second pick. Earlier this week, ESPN’s Jeremy Woo still had Peterson going second overall and indicated that while he did well during the team interview process, teams are waiting on the results of his medical evaluations.
That’s due to his issues with cramping this past season, which Peterson figured out was due to his taking high amounts of the supplement creatine. During a discussion on ESPN’s “NBA Today,” Malika Andrews said there is still speculation Peterson could go first, and insider Brian Windhorst suggested he “might be the most talented player in the draft. ” Former player-turned-analyst Kendrick Perkins took it a step further by making quite the comparison between Peterson’s floor and ceiling in terms of his potential in the league.
More news: Victor Wembanyama Goes Viral in Photo With Spurs Legend Ahead of Game 3 Darryn Peterson #22 of the Kansas Jayhawks in action during the second half of the game against the California Baptist Lancers in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Viejas Arena at San Diego State University on March 20, 2026, in San Diego, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images) “When it comes to his talent, his pace and his shooting would translate easily to the NBA. He’s good in the pick and roll, knows how to make the right reads,” Perkins said , adding, “Low end, Bradley Beal.
High end, Kobe Bryant. ” That left Andrews and Windhorst stunned, but Windy also mentioned he got “chills” upon hearing Perkins’s comparison of Peterson to the late, great Kobe. The 6-foot-5 Kansas guard averaged 20.