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Darryn Peterson NBA mock draft projection: Where Kansas star is expected to land
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March Madness is underway and today's college stars have a chance to cement themselves in this summer's NBA draft class. The 2026 draft is expected to take place in late June. In USA TODAY's latest mock draft, Kansas's Darryn Peterson is expected to go in the first round.
Here's how USA TODAY currently projects the guard's draft night will play out.
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Darryn Peterson 2026 NBA Draft prediction: Pick No. 2 overall, Washington Wizards
All picks based on Tankathon lottery projection
Kalbrosky's Analysis:
While he is no longer perceived as the near-certain No. 1 overall pick that he once was due to relative inconsistency and injury issues, many scouts and evaluators feel that Darryn Peterson is the most talented player in this class. The Wizards would put the All-Big 12 guard in a strong position to begin his career alongside Trae Young and Anthony Davis. It is incredibly rare to find a prospect who is able to score as efficiently as Peterson while holding a usage rate as high as his has been this season.
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See USA TODAY's full mock draft here
Darryn Peterson player profile
(all stats as of March 15)
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Position: Guard
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Current Team: Kansas
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19.8 points per game
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4.4 rebounds per game
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1.7 assists per game
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44.2% field goal percentage
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38.4% three-point field goal percentage
Washington Wizards 2026 projected draft picks
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No. 3, No. 53 (via MIN) and No. 60 (via OKC)
All picks based on Tankathon lottery projection
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