Scout Report
Standing 6-8 with the versatility to impact winning at multiple positions, this top-10 national recruit has already made the jump to college basketball.
Background
Hailing from Gilbert, Arizona, Peat developed his game through the competitive Arizona prep scene at Perry High School. As a member of the loaded 2025 recruiting class where he was ranked 8th nationally, he garnered significant attention from major programs across the country. His recruitment drew interest from powerhouse programs including Arizona, Alabama, Baylor, Houston, and Texas before ultimately choosing to stay home and suit up for the Wildcats.
Playing Style
Peat brings an intriguing blend of size and skill at the power forward position that translates well to the modern college game. His 6-8 frame allows him to create mismatches against smaller defenders while possessing the mobility to defend multiple positions on the perimeter. He shows promising fundamentals in the post while displaying the basketball IQ to make smart decisions with the ball in his hands. His length and athleticism make him a natural rebounder and rim protector, though he'll need to continue developing his outside shooting to maximize his versatility at the next level.
Recruitment
Now enrolled at Arizona, Peat has the physical tools and basketball foundation to develop into a key contributor for the Wildcats program. His high school pedigree as a top-10 national recruit suggests significant upside as he adjusts to the college game and continues refining his skill set under quality coaching.
Updated Feb 17, 2026 · Analysis by PrepRadar Scouting Team
Career Journey
Arizona
COLLEGE
Perry
PREP SCHOOL
Compton Magic
AAU
Career Highlights
It all happens so fast. @BraydenBurries ➡️ @kpeat10
Summer Recap🗓️
Koa means "strong warrior" in Hawaiian. Mom knew something.
nothing like it.
Koa Peat was built for this climate. Mr. Arizona touched down in Tucson with four consecutive state titles to his name, and now he is turning up the heat on the rest of college basketball.
BE CAREFUL UP THERE
Offers
6
Arizona
Attending
Chose Arizona over 5 other offers
Alabama
Baylor
Houston
TexasSocial Activity
Team USA captain Koa Peat, an Arizona freshman, finished with 13 points on 6-of-10 shooting from the field in 13 minutes in his team's 140-67 rout of Jordan today in the Round of 16 of the FIBA U19 World Cup at Switzerland. The Americans, coached by Tommy Lloyd, advance to the https://t.co/2dD3xW4GUG
4 Team USA basketball tournaments for Koa Peat in his hoops career, 4 junior national gold medals for the 6-foot-8 phenom. Not to mention 4 state titles leading Perry HS 2XGatorade Arizona HS POY 2XArizona Republic Male HS Athlete of the Year 3XArizona Republic basketball POY