Ht/Wt: 6' 8" / 235 lbs
Position: PF
Team: Arizona
Class: Freshman

2026 Draft Profile - Koa Peat

Jeremy Woo - ESPN - March 11th: "When he's healthy, he is a rugged, physical forward with feel and versatility, but his poor jump shooting and lack of optimal height (6-8) at the 4 continue to raise concerns about how his role will translate. He's another freshman who could ultimately help himself by returning and throwing his name into a 2027 draft that offers room for players to rise."

Jonathan Wasserman - Bleacher Report - March 10th: "He's been downgraded by scouts since November, having shown no signs of three-point range and reliable shot-creation. However, teams may start to picture a different archetype and NBA fit, as Peat has shown he can impact games with defense, passing and rebounding."

NBA Draft Room - March 6th: "Peat is a rock solid player who has a NBA frame and does a lot of things well. He's probably more of a role player than a first option/star player but I think he can be a very high-end role player."

Sam Vecenie - The Athletic - March 2nd: "He passes well and makes excellent decisions to keep his team in the flow of the offense, be it in short rolls out of ball screens or on the wing. Peat knows his role and plays it exceedingly well, and he has been an excellent mismatch shot creator for an awesome team."




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