Quick Info
| Profession | Basketball Player |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 17/01/2007 |
| Age | 19 years |
| Birthplace | Canton, Ohio, U.S. |
Latest News about Darryn Peterson
23/06/2026
Darryn Peterson was selected by the Utah Jazz as the second overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft held at the Barclays Center in New York. The Kansas freshman expressed to the media that while he aimed to be the first pick, he was honored to be selected second and is ready to contribute to the Jazz.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Darryn Wayne Peterson |
|---|---|
| Position | Shooting Guard / Point Guard |
| League | NBA |
| College | Kansas (2025–2026) |
| NBA Draft | 2026: 1st round, 2nd overall pick |
| Drafted By | Utah Jazz |
| Playing Career | 2026–present |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Napa Christian HS / Prolific Prep |
|---|---|
| College | University of Kansas |
| Honors | McDonald's All-American Co-MVP (2025) |
Personal Life
| Parents | Natatia and Darryl Peterson |
|---|---|
| Father Background | Basketball player at Akron (early 2000s), three-year starter |
| Siblings | Darry (older brother, college football linebacker at Wisconsin) |
| Family Raised In | Canton, Ohio |
Family
| Total Children | Four |
|---|---|
| Father | Darryl Peterson |
| Mother | Natatia Peterson |
| Brother | Darry Peterson |
Career
| Current Team | Utah Jazz |
|---|---|
| Role | Guard |
| Status | Active |
| Key Event | Selected 2nd overall by Utah Jazz in 2026 NBA Draft on June 23, 2026 |
| Notable Deal | First high school athlete to sign a name, image, and likeness deal with Adidas (2023) |
| Partnership | Youngest athlete ever to sign with Fanatics (trading card company) |
Favourites
| Activity | Shooting hoops |
|---|---|
| Reason | Gives peace of mind |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/darrynp1/ | |
| Followers | 170,000+ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. First high school athlete to sign a NIL deal with Adidas in 2023 | |
| 2. Youngest athlete ever to sign with Fanatics | |
| 3. Graduated from Prolific Prep in Napa, California | |
| 4. Has over 170,000 followers on Instagram (@darrynp1) | |
| 5. Named McDonald's All-American Co-MVP in 2025 | |
| 6. Consensus five-star recruit and top-ranked player of the 2025 class | |
| 7. Played college basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks |