Kansas Jayhawks Star Darryn Peterson Blames ‘Mind Stuff’ For Up-And-Down Season

Kansas Jayhawks Star Darryn Peterson Blames ‘Mind Stuff’ For Up-And-Down Season

Source: BroBible

Summary

Kansas Jayhawks’ star Darryn Peterson attributes his inconsistent freshman season to “mind-stuff” and physical issues, which caused him to miss 11 games. He averaged 36.5 minutes per game in the NCAA tournament, leading the team in scoring with 24.5 points per game. Peterson’s future with the team is uncertain, with a possible decision to turn pro.


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The habit gets a new name.

Darryn Peterson’s “mind-stuff” is the latest term for mental health struggles in sports. Load management and full-body cramping were also cited as reasons for his inconsistent season. Will he turn pro or return to Kansas? His future is uncertain, but one thing is clear: he’s an incredible talent with a lot to prove.

Original observation: “Mind-stuff” is just a fancy way of saying “I wasn’t feeling it this season.


Author: Evan Null