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 with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The Kansas guard became the highest KU draft selection since Andrew Wiggins went No. 1 in 2014, and he said he was ready to join Utah and begin working toward his NBA career.
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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 |