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How prized Kansas recruit Tyran Stokes compares to Darryn Peterson
TL;DR
Kansas recruit Tyran Stokes is set to join the Jayhawks, following in the footsteps of Darryn Peterson. Both players are talented, but Stokes is more skilled at creating plays with the ball.
Key points
- Tyran Stokes joins Kansas Jayhawks as a highly talented recruit
- Darryn Peterson had a notable first season with Kansas
- Stokes is 6-foot-7 and 230 pounds, offering a different playing style
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The Kansas Jayhawks have done it again. For the second consecutive season, the Jayhawks will arguably feature the nation's most talented freshman.
Darryn Peterson showed flashes of brilliance during his first and only season with Kansas, and the Jayhawks are hoping that Tyran Stokes can provide the same electricity.
While both players bring supreme ability to the floor, their styles are not exactly the same. Jayhawks fans watched the 6-foot-5 Peterson elevate over defenders to get his smooth jumper off from distance and the mid-range. Head coach Bill Self ran Peterson off of screens and pin-downs to help him get free to fire on offense.
Self might still incorporate some of that action for Tyran Stokes, but the 6-foot-7, 230 pound forward is more adept at making plays with the ball in his hands.
Stokes also figures to take the ball to the rim more than Peterson did, as he is known for his finishing skills in the paint.
Peterson and Stokes might have similar profiles on the defensive end, despite their differing physiques. Peterson averaged nearly 1.5 steals per game in his lone season at Kansas, and Stokes enters college basketball with a penchant for taking the ball away, too.
It'll be fun to watch Stokes' game evolve from the early portion of the college basketball calendar all the way through March Madness.
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This article originally appeared on College Sports Wire: Kansas Basketball: How Tyran Stokes compares to Darryn Peterson
Q&A
What are the key differences between Tyran Stokes and Darryn Peterson?
Tyran Stokes is more adept at making plays with the ball, while Darryn Peterson excelled at shooting from distance and mid-range.
How tall is Tyran Stokes compared to Darryn Peterson?
Tyran Stokes is 6-foot-7, while Darryn Peterson is 6-foot-5.
What impact is Tyran Stokes expected to have on the Kansas Jayhawks?
Tyran Stokes is expected to provide significant offensive contributions, similar to what Darryn Peterson did during his season with the team.
