Eye On College Basketball Another Darryn Peterson early exit; UConn's shaky six weeks; Wknd preview: Michigan-Duke, Zona-Houston + more; Norlander joins from the midwest
Feb 20, 2026
A deep dive into Darryn Peterson's repeated early exits and the questions they raise about his reliability. A look at UConn's shaky recent stretch and whether the team still deserves elite status. Previews of key weekend matchups including Michigan vs Duke and Arizona at Houston, plus bracket chatter and pickering drama.
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Coach Frustration Signals Real Concern
- Bill Self's public frustration signals the Kansas staff is losing patience with Peterson's pattern of exiting games early.
- Parrish warns NBA teams will factor these reliability concerns into draft evaluations.
Play Through Minor Ailments When Possible
- Parrish advises Peterson to play through minor issues rather than repeatedly tapping out of games.
- He warns continued pattern could cost Peterson the No.1 draft pick.
UConn's Last Six Weeks Look Tenuous
- UConn's recent losses and close wins indicate the Huskies have slipped from dominant form into a shaky stretch.
- Parrish and Boone note metrics back a drop but they remain a quality team, not a panic case.