CHICAGO — Darryn Peterson is ready to show NBA teams the complete package.

The Kansas standout, projected as a top contender for the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft alongside BYU's A.J. Dybantsa, has been turning heads at the pre-draft combine this week. But not for the reasons you might expect.

While Peterson's health has been a hot topic throughout the college season, he's been pleasantly surprised by what NBA executives actually want to discuss.

"Honestly, not a lot of questions about it," Peterson said when asked about his health concerns. "I think my interview with ESPN cleared things up. Teams are more interested in who I am off the court."

The mystery began during Peterson's lone season at Kansas, where he missed 11 games and frequently asked to be subbed out due to severe cramping that sometimes left him debilitated. The inconsistent playing time sparked widespread concern as the draft approached.

But last week, during an interview with ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, Peterson revealed the culprit: high usage of creatine supplements. Since eliminating creatine from his regimen, the cramping has disappeared entirely.

Now, instead of drilling into medical charts, team executives are digging deeper into Peterson's character. "They want to know about my upbringing, what makes me tick, what I bring to a locker room," he explained. "It's about telling my story."

That's typical for combine interviews, where front offices already know a prospect's game inside and out. What they're really after is the person behind the player. And Peterson is eager to prove he's more than just a talented athlete with a clean bill of health.

"I want them to see the real me," he said. "They're getting a winner who's ready to compete."

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