Everybody Knew Who Was Getting the Ball — Darryn Peterson Didn’t Care
KU grinds out a classic Bill Self road win as Peterson delivers two cold-blooded threes at Texas Tech
Kansas didn’t play pretty. The shots weren’t falling. The whistles were inconsistent. The environment was hostile. And yet, when the game was on the line, everyone in the building — players, coaches, fans, even the guy selling peanuts — knew exactly what was coming.
Darryn Peterson was getting the basketball.
On this episode of The Pay Heed Podcast, Nick Springer and Kevin Flaherty break down KU’s gritty 64–61 road win over Texas Tech — the Jayhawks’ best victory over an AP-ranked opponent since 2020. Despite struggling for much of the night, Peterson delivered when it mattered most, burying back-to-back threes late to steal a win in true Bill Self fashion.
The guys dive deep into why Peterson’s performance was so impressive, even beyond the box score, and what it says about his mentality in the biggest moments. They also examine the defensive backbone that carried Kansas, including Flory Bidunga’s continued emergence, Kohl Rosario’s surprise impact, and how KU survived an ugly offensive night.
It’s a raw, detailed breakdown of a win that won’t show up as a highlight classic — but absolutely matters. If you love rock fights, clutch shots, and honest KU basketball talk, this is one you don’t want to miss.