University of Kansas

How far can Darryn Peterson take KU? Plus, Mizzou’s resurgence & K-State’s woes

Local college basketball has experienced some wild mood swings this season, but at the moment Kansas and Missouri are feeling better about themselves than last month.

Kansas State, not so much.

On SportsBeat KC, the sports podcast of The Kansas City Star and KCUR, beat writers Shreyas Laddha and Kellis Robinett along with columnist Vahe Gregorian take the pulse of KU, K-State and Mizzou, and discuss how the next few weeks might unfold.

The Jayhawks may go as far as oft-injured freshman sensation Darryn Peterson can take them. The Tigers have found new life in conference play, but that part of the schedule hasn’t been kind to the Wildcats, seeking their first league victory.

Check out this week’s podcast.

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Blair Kerkhoff
The Kansas City Star
Blair Kerkhoff has covered sports for The Kansas City Star since 1989. He was elected to the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2023.
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