Bill Self still has one big question about Kansas — and it goes past Darryn Peterson

On its good nights, Kansas looks like a bruiser with enough balance and mettle to be a March Madness menace. Can Bill Self count on good nights?

How the question of Darryn Peterson's availability is shaping Kansas' season

The projected No. 1 NBA draft pick has sat out enough time to cast uncertainty on his team's potential in March.

What Bill Self yelled to KU’s Darryn Peterson during key sequence vs. Houston

Did you catch this interaction between Kansas coach Bill Self and star freshman Darryn Peterson on the broadcast?

Bill Self reveals how playing without Darryn Peterson helped Kansas grow up

Kansas coach Bill Self has taken the good with the bad amid the availability issues of guard Darryn Peterson.

Cincinnati shocks Kansas with historic win at Phog Allen despite full game from Jayhawks' Darryn Peterson

Meanwhile, Kansas' hot-spots emerged for the world to see.

KU star Darryn Peterson’s father shared a pointed message on social media

Fox Sports radio host Mark Gunnels shared a screengrab of the post, and fans had many interesting thoughts. “As long as he both starts and finishes we’ll be ok,” one wrote.

Did Darryn Peterson’s Dad Take Veiled Jab At Kansas? Cryptic Post Surfaces After Bill Self’s Criticism

Darryn Peterson's dad added to the drama surrounding his son and the Kansas basketball program this season. Darryl Peterson II posted a cryptic message to

Darryn Peterson's latest exit borders on indefensible as star proves hindrance to Kansas' national title hopes

If Peterson's inability to finish vs. BYU on Jan. 31 was a red flag, his 24 minutes Saturday vs. Iowa State simply elevated the alarm bells, though Self said the ISU game curtain call was his own doing. Eighteen minutes Wednesday vs. OSU -- and tapping out with 17:22 remaining -- is a five-alarm fire that can no longer be ignored.