Arizona freshman Koa Peat makes 2026 NBA Draft decision
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Former Arizona forward and likely first-round pick Koa Peat made a decision on his future Wednesday night, choosing to remain in the 2026 NBA Draft. Although Peat's draft stock was said to have slipped following the NCAA Tournament and the combine, Peat is still expected to be a first-rounder due to his size, youth and athleticism alone.
Last season for the Wildcats, Peat averaged 14.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 0.7 blocks and 0.6 steals. Currently, ESPN ranks Peat 20th on their draft big board. However, a recent mock draft conducted by NBA insider Brett Siegel has Peat going No. 27 overall to the Boston Celtics. Earlier in the year, Peat was said to be a top-10 or possibly a top-five prospect, but those reports died down well before the draft combine, where Peat showcased glaring shooting inefficiencies.
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Looking ahead to next year, Peat will have a prime opportunity to land with a contender near the end of the first round, giving the 19-year-old plenty of time to develop and adjust to the NBA level.
This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: Koa Peat makes final decision on 2026 NBA Draft