
Top-10 recruit Peat commits to Arizona, Lloyd
Top-10 senior Koa Peat, one of the highest-ranked uncommitted high school prospects in the country, has committed to Arizona.
Peat made his announcement on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Thursday, choosing the Wildcats over Arizona State, while Baylor, Houston and Texas were all on his final list.
“I chose Arizona, head coach Tommy Lloyd and his staff because I know I will be pushed,” Peat told ESPN. “It’s a winning program, and all I want to do is win.”
Arizona now has three commitments in the 2025 class, with Peat joining top-40 prospect Dwayne Aristode and four-star Bryce James — son of Lakers star LeBron — in the incoming group. The Wildcats also remain in the mix for uncommitted five-star guard Brayden Burries.
Peat should step into the starting lineup early, with freshman forward Carter Bryant projected as a top-20 NBA draft pick.
“Their culture is like family; they are all there for each other,” Peat said. “The fans and atmosphere are incredible. I feel blessed to stay home to continue my basketball journey and legacy in Arizona.”
A 6-foot-8 power forward from Perry High School (Arizona), Peat is ranked No. 9 in the ESPN 100, just behind Cameron Boozer (Duke) and Caleb Wilson (North Carolina) among players at his position. Peat is a three-time gold medalist with USA Basketball, helping lead the team to wins at the 2022 and 2024 FIBA U17 World Cup and the 2023 FIBA Americas U16 Championship. Peat averaged 17.9 points and 5.6 rebounds last summer at the FIBA U17 World Cup and 17.2 points, 8.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists at the 2023 FIBA Americas U16 Championship.
Peat put up 20.4 points and 8.0 rebounds per game last spring on the Adidas 3SSB circuit with the Compton Magic program.
At the high school level, he led Perry High School to four straight state championships and was named Gatorade Player of the Year in Arizona three times. He averaged 18.7 points, 10.3 rebounds and 5.1 assists this season.
Peat has been one of the most consistently productive players in high school basketball over the course of his career. He has wide shoulders with college-ready strength and power. He is a double-double threat who shows secure hands, instincts and touch. He will be a great screen-setter on and off the ball with the ability to rim-run or space the floor. His midpost and low-post talent has been his calling card, along with his basketball IQ. He can be a difficult matchup, as he has demonstrated the ability to drive past centers, shoot from 15 to 17 feet and overpower similarly sized opponents on the interior.