Peterson vs. Boozer vs. Dybantsa: 2026 Draft Heats Up

Scouts hit a pivotal stretch as non‑conference tournaments reshape the 2026 picture. Kansas wing Darryn Peterson is sidelined by a hamstring after he "combined for 43 points on 25 shots" in two games, leaving his No. 1 chatter unsettled. The Peterson–Cameron Boozer–AJ Dybantsa debate remains fluid, while Caleb Wilson’s burst (20.6 PPG, 10.0 rebounds on 67.3% shooting) pushes him into top‑five conversation. NIL, injuries and early tape are forcing teams to tweak boards now. Merlin watches the film like tea leaves: Peterson’s quickness and off‑ball shotmaking scream upside if he returns clean; Boozer offers rare IQ and passing for his size; Dybantsa is a physical bucket‑maker with three‑point and decision questions. Wilson’s efficiency and motor are the season’s surprise — conference play and medical updates will tell who rises and who slips.