With offers from Kentucky, North Carolina, USC, Kansas and Baylor–just to name a few of the heavy hitters, there’s a reason that Darryn Peterson is widely regarded as one of the most heralded recruits in his class.
The five-star recruit recently won Gold with Team USA at the 2023 FIBA U16 Americas Championship and averaged more than 28 points a game at the adidas 3SSB Championships in Rock Hill South Carolina this past weekend.
Peterson on his own game:
When you put in the work it gives you a confidence to feel like you’re the best, I honestly feel like every player should feel like they’re the best. They definitely should approach it like that. I think that mentality is what helps me on the court.
Darryn’s Dad, former Akron guard Darryl Peterson II, had this to say about his sons game:
For as long as he can remember, Darryn’s been laying the ball off the glass with his right and left while finishing through contact. Now, he’s in the gym three to four times a week, wadding through pools in defensive slides and running hills.
In his sophomore year at Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, (OH) Peterson posted 31 points, 9.8 rebounds, 2.8 steals and 1.3 assists a game.
In 2023 he transferred to Huntington Prep (WV) were he averaged 26.1 points, 10.5 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game. This past summer he averaged 16.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game with the USAB Junior National Team.
“I want to commit before my season starts,” Peterson said. “That’s my goal; I’m not sure if I’ll be able to do it, but I’m trying to get it done in that time.”