Bill Simmons: Peterson is the best rookie guard since the Carter or Kobe era

Hupu News, November 11th Recently, basketball commentator Bill Simmons spoke highly of rising University of Kansas guard Darin Peterson on the show, saying that he "may be the best guard rookie since Vince Carter, and even dating back to the Kobe Bryant era."

Many industry insiders and scouts also spoke highly of Darin Peterson's potential. An anonymous scout said that his "ability last year was enough to establish himself in the NBA," highlighting the young player's appeal at the professional level.

Many media (including SportsIllustrated, HoopsWire, etc.) regard Darrin Peterson as the number one candidate for the 2026 NBA draft, believing that he is expected to become the No. 1 pick in this class. The reason why Peterson attracts so much attention is first of all because of his excellent physical condition-he is about 1.96 meters tall and has a wingspan of nearly 2.08 meters. Such a body type is extremely rare for a defender. At the same time, his offensive methods are comprehensive, he can not only break through and layup, but also have stable mid-to-long-range shooting ability, and shows excellent organizational and defensive potential.