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Highlights and standouts from KU basketball’s season opener vs. Green Bay

Stories by Kansas City Star journalists, with AI summarization

These four articles describe Kansas basketball's season opener against Green Bay, focusing on key performances and memorable moments. They highlight the significant impact of Darryn Peterson and Flory Bidunga.

Another highlight from Monday involved KU students chanting "shorts on backwards" at Green Bay coach Doug Gottlieb, revisiting an old incident from 1999. Despite the jest, Gottlieb appreciated Allen Fieldhouse's rich atmosphere.

Beyond that, Peterson's debut was a topic of interest. He scored 21 points and made an impression with his ability to play efficiently and assertively on both ends of the court. His performance was restrained by cramping toward the end of the game. Bidunga, entering his sophomore year, also showed remarkable improvement compared to previous games.

Guard Darryn Peterson #22 and forward Flory Bidunga #40 of the Kansas Jayhawks block a shot by guard C.J. O'Hara #10 of the Green Bay Phoenix during the first half of the game at Allen Fieldhouse on November 3, 2025 in Lawrence. By Jamie Squire

NO. 1: DARRYN PETERSON DAZZLES IN KU BASKETBALL SEASON OPENER. HE HAD SOME HELP, TOO

The Darryn Peterson era of Kansas basketball started with the freshman phenom canning a deep 3-pointer from near the beak of the Jayhawk logo inside Allen Fieldhouse. | Published November 4, 2025 | Read Full Story by Shreyas Laddha

Guard Darryn Peterson #22 of the Kansas Jayhawks dunks during the first half of the game against the Green Bay Phoenix at Allen Fieldhouse on November 3, 2025 in Lawrence. By Jamie Squire

NO. 2: HOW DARRYN PETERSON IMPRESSED KU COACH BILL SELF IN COLLEGE BASKETBALL DEBUT

Second-year Green Bay basketball coach Doug Gottlieb will have plenty to talk about on his next Fox Sports Radio show. | Published November 4, 2025 | Read Full Story by Gary Bedore

Forward Flory Bidunga #40 and guard Melvin Council Jr. #14 of the Kansas Jayhawks congratulate guard Kohl Rosario #7 after Rosario made a 3-pointer during the second half against the Green Bay Phoenix at Allen Fieldhouse on November 3, 2025 in Lawrence. By Jamie Squire

NO. 3: KU BASKETBALL COACHES HELPED FLORY BIDUNGA FULFILL AN OFFSEASON PROMISE MONDAY

When Kansas basketball big man Flory Bidunga entered the transfer portal in April, one of the things he told the coaching staff was he wanted to develop as a player. | Published November 4, 2025 | Read Full Story by Shreyas Laddha

Green Bay coach Doug Gottlieb returned to Lawrence to face the Kansas Jayhawks on Nov. 3, 2025. Gottlieb played in Allen Fieldhouse while with the Oklahoma State Cowboys in college. By Photo collage

NO. 4: WHY KU STUDENTS CHANTED ‘SHORTS ON BACKWARDS’ AT GREEN BAY COACH DOUG GOTTLIEB

The University of Kansas students in the south bleachers of Allen Fieldhouse began chanting “shorts on backwards” in the direction of Green Bay basketball coach Doug Gottlieb with 1:14 remaining. | Published November 4, 2025 | Read Full Story by Gary Bedore

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.