Heading into the 2025-26 college basketball season, Darryn Peterson is one of the most sought after players in the country as he prepares for his freshman season at Kansas. The five-star recruit was battling BYU freshman AJ Dybantsa for the No. 1 high school player in the country, and now he looks to become the best freshman (and potentially overall player) in the Big 12 conference. The 6-foot-5 combo guard could end up being the No. 1 pick, which means he’s an early target for the Brooklyn Nets as they continue their rebuild. The Nets have five first-round picks entering the league this season, but the consensus is they’re still patiently waiting for a franchise superstar.