There were a lot of factors that played into Kansas basketball's struggles in the 2025-26 season, but the biggest storyline was the nagging cramping ailment Darryn Peterson dealt with . His constant absences overshadowed what should have been a historic season for the talented freshman.

Throughout the year, head coach Bill Self had been vague when speaking about Peterson's cramping issue, which appeared to be a mystery to all involved parties. However, Peterson opened up about the situation in an exclusive article by ESPN's Ramona Shelburne .

Peterson's cramping couldn't have been solved by eating a banana or drinking pickle juice, as many fans suggested online. The problem actually stemmed from an overdose of creatine, a popular supplement meant to increase muscle strength and power.

"I'd never taken it before. But after the season I took two weeks off and they did tests which showed my baseline level was already high," Peterson said.…