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Darryn Peterson dunks for Prolific Prep
Vitals
6'5"
Point Guard
HS Team
NCAA
Career History
2024-2025 Prolific Prep
2025- Kansas Jayhawks
Career Highlights
- 2025 Naismith High School Player of the Year
- 2025 McDonald's All-American
- 2025 McDonald's All-American Co-MVP
- 2025 Jordan Brand Classic
- 2025 Grind Session World Champion
- 2025 Grind Session MVP
- 2025 Grind Session All-Star
- 2025 All-Grind Session
- 2025 Grind Session Offensive Player of the Year
- 2023 FIBA U16 Americas
NIL Deals
In November 2023, Peterson became the first high school athlete to sign an NIL deal with Adidas. A few weeks later, he signed a multi-year endorsement deal with Fanatics, becoming the youngest athlete to sign a deal with a trading card company.
Recruiting
Peterson received his first offers from St. John's and Xavier when he was still in the eighth grade. By his senior year of high school, he received over 30 Division I scholarship offers. On November 1, 2024, Peterson committed to playing college basketball at Kansas, choosing the Jayhawks over finalists Kansas State, Ohio State, and USC.
Player Headlines: Darryn Peterson
Darryn Peterson Officially Enrolls at Kansas: Grind Session Champion and Future NBA Star Joins Bill Self’s Jayhawks LAWRENCE, KANSAS — One of the most decorated high school players in the nation and a Grind Session legend has officially touched down in Jayhawk country. Darryn Peterson, the No. 2...
The impressive list is expected to grow in the weeks and months ahead. The Grind Session proudly announces that 89 senior athletes from the Class of 2025 have officially committed to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level during the 2025–2026 season. These seniors are...
247Sports director of scouting Adam Finkelstein announced Wednesday that Prolific Prep’s Darryn Peterson will finish as the No. 1 overall player in the class of 2025 when the final rankings come out in May. The Kansas commit will jump fellow Grind Session standout and Utah Prep star AJ Dybantsa for...
Fishers Indiana
In a game that lived up to every bit of the hype, Prolific Prep edged out Long Island Lutheran 81-80 in overtime at the 2025 Chipotle Nationals, formerly known as the GEICO Nationals. The win marked a major milestone for Head Coach Ryan Bernardi, who earned his first victory in the event after two...
Brooklyn New York
The McDonald's All-American Game took center stage at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, showcasing the best high school basketball talent in the country. This year’s event was particularly special for The Grind Session, as four of its standout players were selected to compete in the...
Brooklyn New York
Four of the Grind Session’s biggest stars of this past season showcased their skills in front of a national audience Tuesday in the 2025 McDonald's All-American Game, leading the West team to a 105-92 victory over the East. Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa, Niko Bundalo, and Mikel Brown, Jr. score...
Brooklyn New York
A quartet of Grind Session players will be competing in the McDonald's All-American Game on Tuesday night inside the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. AJ Dybantsa of Utah Prep, Darryn Peterson and Niko Bundalo of Prolific Prep, and Mikel Brown Jr. of DME Sports Academy will be on the West team...
Grind Session recently announced its men’s and women’s individual award winners and other honorees for the 2024-2025 season. Showcasing the strength and parity of the circuit, 23 different teams earned a place on the various listings and 10 programs saw themselves with at least one individual award...
Grind Session star Darryn Peterson of Prolific Prep has been named the 2025 Jersey Mike’s Naismith Boys High School Player of the Year. The 2025 McDonald’s All-American and Kansas signee beat out Five-Star Plus+ small forward AJ Dybantsa, Five-Star Plus+ power forward Cam Boozer, Five-Star Plus+ SF...
Napa California
The Grind Session made its way to Napa this past weekend, with games held at Napa Valley College from February 28 to March 2. The weekend was all about Prolific Prep, the top-ranked team in the Grind Session Power Conference, standing at an impressive 13-0 record. Friday Night: Prolific Prep vs...
Grind Session stars AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Mikel Brown, Jr. have been named three of the 10 semifinalists for the 2025 Naismith Boy’s High School Player of the Year award. They still have a month to make their case for the prestigious award, which will be presented to one winner on March...
Top-ranked class of '25 recruits to lead their teams in marquee matchup of national powerhouses. The two top-ranked high school basketball players in the 2025 recruiting class – AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson – will be taking center stage in Atlanta this weekend when they go head-to-head in a mid...
Phoenix Arizona
Darryn Peterson and Prolific Prep headline a field stacked with future college and professional talent. Some of the country’s best men’s and women’s high school basketball players are set to battle in Phoenix this weekend (January 31 - February 2) when the Grind Session Duel in the Desert showcase...
Day 2 of the Grind Session event in Murray/Calloway, Kentucky, delivered intense competition and memorable moments. From buzzer-beater finishes to standout performances, the action kept fans at the edge of their seats. Here’s a look at the games: Game 1: Skyline Prep (AZ) 81, Chi Prep (IL) 76 In a...
Murray Kentucky
The highly anticipated matchup will take place on Saturday, December 7 at CFSB Center, home of the Murray State men's and women's basketball teams. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 PM (Eastern). No. 1 AJ Dybantsa and No. 3 Darryn Peterson headline the marquee matchup AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson will...
The Grind Session, an elite winter circuit of high school basketball, brings together some of the best basketball talent from around the world. Running from November through March, the Grind Session hosts weekly events across the United States and Canada, featuring teams from three competitive...
Boca Raton Florida
Prolific Prep vs. Columbus: Elite Showdown at Florida Atlantic University Basketball fans, mark your calendars! On November 19th at 7:30 PM, two high school basketball powerhouses clash in a marquee matchup at Florida Atlantic University. Prolific Prep, the #11-ranked team by Sports Illustrated...
Benton Kentucky
Prolific Prep, Utah Prep, and Dream City Christian considered early contenders to challenge for the national championship Three Grind Session teams will begin the 2024-25 high school boys basketball campaign as early contenders for the national championship, having recently been ranked in the...
