Outlook:
River Peters proved to be an efficient shooter and scorer as a prep player … His explosive athleticism and high motor are his calling cards … Force driving downhill … Gets rebounds on both ends … Can finish above the rim for exciting dunks … Skilled passer and shooter from 3-point range … Has the ability to knock down mid-range shots too … Rated the No. 9 recruit by RecruitLook Hoops Kansas for 2025.

Freshman Year 2025-26
Helped JCCC make history by securing its first undefeated regular season in program history, finishing 29-0 … The Cavaliers would finish the season as KJCCC D-II champions, earn an at-large berth to the NJCAA D-II National Tournament where they would place eighth with an overall record of 31-3, tying the team record for victories in a season … Played in 21 games … Averaged 2.0 points 1.7 rebounds and 0.5 assists … Shot 45.6 percent from the field (26-47) … Scored in double figures three times … Began his college career with 16 points on 8-of-13 shooting in a 143-65 rout of Kansas Christian JV in the season opener (10-31-25) … Two games later knocked down 5-of-9 shots with two 3-pointers to finish with 12 points and grabbed six rebounds in an 89-55 win over Avila JV (11-2-25) … Pulled down a season-high eight rebounds and scored three points in a 103-55 win over Baker JV (12-5-25) … Followed with 14 points on  6-or-11 shooting with a pair of 3-pointers and five boards in a 123-57 romp over Sterling JV (12-9-25) … Came in off the bench to add five points and three boards in a 105-57 conference victory over Labette (1-21-26).

High School:
Started his senior year for coach Andy Hill at Wichita Northwest High School, Wichita, Kan. … Graduated 2025 … Was a three-year for coach Lee Baldwin at Emporia High School, Emporia, Kan. … Named Kansas 6A All-State third-team by the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association and honorable mention by Kanas State High School Athletic Association his senior year … Also named All-City League first-team … Averaged 17.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals … Shot 53 percent from the floor … Named Kansas 5A All-State third-team by the KBCA his junior year at Emporia … Also earned All-Centennial League first-team … Averaged 18.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.4 steals …  Scored a career high 34 points against Washburn Rural his junior season … Averaged 10.4 points and 2.6 rebounds as a sophomore and 11.9 points and 4.1 rebounds his freshman year … Finished his career with 1,256 points and 136 made 3-point baskets … Played club basketball for SSA Elite for coach AJ Vincent in 2021-23 and Team One of Us coached by Chris Taylor in 2024-25 …  Honor roll student.

Personal
Born River Allen Peters on October 25, 2006, in Emporia, Kan. … Nickname is Riv … Son of Zach and Becky Peters … Majoring in business … Also recruited by Friends University, Newman University, Phillips University, Butler Community College, Cloud County Community College, Fort Hays State Technical College,  Independence Community College, Kansas City Kansas Community College, Northern Oklahoma College-Tonkawa and Seward County Community College … Favorite foods are steak and lobster … Favorite fast food restaurant is Chick-fil-A … Favorite restaurant s Longhorn Steakhouse … Favorite actor is Adam Sandler … Favorite book is Mamba Mentality … Favorite music entertainer is Phil Collins … Favorite cartoon character is Bugs Bunny … Favorite athlete is Michael Jordan … Greatest sports moment was scoring 34 points against his school’s rival … Best player he has played against is Duke Blue Devils forward Cameron Boozer … A notable alumnus from his school is New York Jets running back Breece Hall.