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Darryn Peterson

Guard · Utah Jazz · 6'4", 190 lb · Kansas · Drafted 2nd overall, 2026
No. 2 pick (2026)2026 draft classKansas
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In short

Darryn Peterson is a guard the Utah Jazz selected 2nd overall in the 2026 NBA draft out of Kansas. An incoming rookie who makes his NBA debut in 2026-27 — projected role, ratings and outlook.

Matchup model · next gameMedium confidenceFri, Nov 13
vsWashington WizardsAggressive hedge & help
Proj. points
16.5
range 13.8–19.2
Line 16.5
50%
to go over
Team win
62%
114–112
Poi 16.5 Lean overReb 3.4 Lean underAss 3.5 Lean underPRA 23.4 Lean under
Likely on himBilal Coulibaly· 82 Perimeter DStrong defender
15+ pts69%20+ pts12%

Model lines Peterson at 16.5 pts (range 13.8–19.2) vs a 16.5 line — roughly a coin flip to clear it (50%).

Biggest edge: venue — home floor — small boost.

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Balladex Matchup Model — modeled from real roster ratings, scoring baselines & defender-matchup history. Schedule, availability & head-to-head samples are illustrative in this prototype; production wires live schedule, injury & player-tracking feeds. Not betting advice.
Scoring map · Darryn’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 32% · Top of key 3 14%
Rim — 32% of scoring, 26% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 6% of scoring, 5% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 11% of scoring, 11% of shotsTop of key 3 — 14% of scoring, 14% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 12% of scoring, 13% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 6% of scoring, 6% of shotsMid-range (L) — 5% of scoring, 6% of shotsPaint — 9% of scoring, 11% of shotsMid-range (R) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shots
  • Rim32%
  • Top of key 314%
  • Wing 3 (R)12%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Darryn Peterson was the 2nd pick of the 2026 NBA draft, headed to the Utah Jazz out of Kansas.

He hasn't played an NBA game yet — his debut comes in 2026-27. Everything here is a Balladex prospect projection until real box scores arrive.

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Draft
#2 2026
Kansas
Debut
2026-27
incoming
Role
Guard
projected
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Darryn Peterson is an incoming 2026 first-round rookie guard for the Utah Jazz.

Selected 2nd overall out of Kansas in the 2026 NBA draft, Peterson will make his NBA debut in the 2026-27 season.

Because he has not played an NBA game, this page carries no season stats — only clearly-labeled Balladex prospect ratings and outlook, which update once real data lands.

Sources: 2026 NBA Draft results (NBA.com and multiple outlets); projections by Balladex.

BEYOND THE GAME

Beyond the game

Peterson joins the Utah Jazz as part of the 2026 rookie class, out of Kansas.

PERSONALITY

The person

An incoming 2026 first-round guard out of Kansas.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Lead-guard prospect
Temperament
Steady
Leadership
55/100
Scoring63
Playmaking61
Rebounding43
Perimeter D57
Rim protection41
Spacing59
Athleticism67
Clutch53
2nd pick, 2026Kansas
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The prospect projection

Peterson projects as a lead-guard prospect. These role ratings weight his 2nd-overall billing and position — a starting estimate for an unproven rookie, not a verdict.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Draft
#2
2026, Kansas
Status
Incoming
debut 2026-27

Where he sits in history

2026Selected 2nd overall by the Utah Jazz.

Hardware

#2
2026 Draft pick
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Pre-debut (2026)

An incoming guard who debuts in 2026-27.

Darryn Peterson's outlook is all projection right now. Balladex will replace these estimates with real numbers as his rookie season plays out.

Contract

Status
Rookie scale (incoming)
Bottom line

Promising 2nd-overall prospect; check back once 2026-27 tips off.

FAQ

Quick answers

Where was Darryn Peterson drafted?

Darryn Peterson was selected 2nd overall by the Utah Jazz in the 2026 NBA draft, out of Kansas.

Does Peterson have NBA stats yet?

Not yet — he's an incoming rookie who debuts in the 2026-27 season. The ratings and outlook here are clearly-labeled Balladex projections until real box scores arrive.