Potential Nets 2026 NBA Draft pick Darryn Peterson officially declares

Darryn Peterson, a potential Brooklyn Nets 2026 NBA Draft pick, has officially declared for the draft. Peterson, 18, averaged 20.2 points per game in his freshman season at the University of Kansas.
Darryn Peterson has declared for the 2026 NBA Draft. The 18-year-old finished his freshman season at the University of Kansas with averages of 20.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.4 steals per game. Peterson is projected to be the second-best player in the 2026 class behind BYU forward AJ Dybantsa. The Brooklyn Nets, who have the third overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, may consider Peterson. Peterson led the Jayhawks in the NCAA Tournament, averaging 24.5 points per game. The Nets will need to assess whether Peterson's cramping issues affect his draft prospects.
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