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Here's what I will see about Darryn Peterson: Talk to anyone who has coached him, or worked with him, and they will all say he's a great kid with terrific work ethic. They will say the same thing on or off the record. He's a kid who doesn't love the attention, doesn't show much emotion, and is one of the last kids I would have expected to go through something like this. The kid was an absolute killer on the court in AAU and at Prolific Prep. My gut says what started out as a physical issue (hamstring, cramps) led to something that has plagued him mentally. While NBA execs are obviously concerned, they also won't overlook his talent. The medical tests will be important - as will the interview process. And while there are now questions about him going No. 1 overall, most of the NBA guys I have talked to still say they would take him No. 1.