Kansas' Darryn Peterson set to start against TCU

Darryn Peterson is in the starting lineup for Kansas' game against TCU after returning from an injury absence, and he scored 26 points in 23 minutes in his Jan. 3 outing at UCF.

Kansas freshman guard Darryn Peterson is listed in the starting lineup for the Jayhawks' Big 12 game against TCU. He returned to action on Jan. 3 after a second lengthy injury absence and logged 23 minutes in a road loss at UCF. There was concern about a possible setback after that appearance, but ESPN analyst Fran Fraschilla reported Peterson will start against TCU. Kansas entered the week 10-4 on the season. Known details: - Peterson is in the starting lineup for the game versus TCU, according to ESPN analyst Fran Fraschilla. - He played 23 minutes at UCF on Jan. 3 and scored 26 points on 8-of-17 shooting, with six rebounds and two blocks. - This will be his first time playing consecutive games in about three weeks. - Through five games he is averaging 20.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.0 steal and 1.0 block, shooting 51.4% overall and 44.4% from 3-point range. - Kansas is 10-4 and TCU is 11-3; the game is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET at Allen Fieldhouse. Summary: Peterson's return increases Kansas' available lineup options and may influence how TCU approaches the matchup. The Jayhawks and Horned Frogs meet at 9 p.m. ET in Allen Fieldhouse.