Darryn Peterson's 'Yo-Yo' Availability Questioned by NBA Scouts, Execs amid Race for Top Draft Pick

Darryn Peterson's freshman season at Kansas has been bizarre at times, with the potential No. 1 overall pick in and out of the lineup.

And that has been a talking point among NBA teams. As The Athletic's Sam Vecenie wrote in his latest mock draft, "Unsurprisingly, when I speak with NBA scouts and executives, the question as to what's going on with Peterson's injuries and the yo-yo nature of his availability arises. It's a question that evaluators need answered before selecting Peterson at the top of the draft. What exactly are the injuries? Is it a long-term concern? Is it an issue of mentality and comfort playing through minor injuries? Is this all much ado about nothing, and will we all look back on Peterson's career and think this was silly?"

Vecenie still projected Peterson as the No. 2 overall pick and noted that he and A.J. Dybantsa are still "the two most talked about options" when it comes to the top overall selection, so any concerns aren't tanking his draft value just yet (Cam Boozer is also in consideration for the top pick).

When Peterson plays he's looked the part, averaging 19.7 points and 1.5 assists in 18 games while shooting 46.5 percent from the floor and 40.3 percent from three. The talent is undeniable. But there is a bit of mystery attached.