Jayhawks' Peterson lands with Jazz at No. 2 pick (opens original article in a new tab)

Utah Jazz selected Kansas guard Darryn Peterson with the No. 2 pick in the 2026 NBA draft, adding a scorer to their young core after a rebuilding period.

• Utah Jazz selected Darryn Peterson with the No. 2 pick in 2026 NBA draft
• Peterson was considered for No. 1 pick by Wizards who chose AJ Dybantsa instead
• Jazz used lottery pick on player who didn't visit Utah during predraft process for second straight year
• Peterson averaged 20.2 points as Kansas freshman despite medical issues related to creatine use
• Jazz believe Peterson will complement Keyonte George in backcourt
• Jazz's highest draft pick matches 1980 selection of Darrell Griffith