Did you catch the closing seconds? If not, allow me to share the electric highlights.
This was one fantastic game.
With just 81 seconds left and Kansas trailing 61-58, Peterson stood poised. He had shown decent form throughout the game and, most critically, remained injury-free. However, he had yet to showcase his full capability. That was all about to change, and the atmosphere inside United Supermarkets Arena buzzed with anticipation.
First, using a well-executed flare screen, Peterson created the space he needed to sink a challenging three-pointer from the right corner, leveling the score at 61-61. Then, just 36 seconds later, he nailed another difficult three-pointer, pushing the score to 64-61—a lead that remained unchallenged.
In total, Peterson clocked 35 minutes, scoring 19 points, collecting two rebounds, making two steals, and assisting once. He consistently demonstrated that when available, the 6-foot-6 guard stands out as one of the most skilled players in college basketball. It seems certain he’ll secure the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and will eventually become a franchise cornerstone.
Kansas’s impressive performance has lifted them to No. 11 in Tuesday morning’s updated Top 25 And 1 rankings, with Arizona holding the top spot for an impressive 24 days straight. Texas Tech has dipped to No. 17. The Jayhawks’ next challenge features a home game against Utah this Saturday, followed by a showdown with the top-ranked Arizona at Allen Fieldhouse just two days later.
