Koa Peat, 6'8, 235, PF, Arizona, Fr.

• Comp: Scottie Pippen / Chris Webber / Charles Barkley

• Ceiling: Hall of Fame

• Floor: Bench

• He’s a winner, he already has 3 gold medals and is the highest scoring player on the #1 team in the nation

• Good at getting to his spots, he works to them slowly

• He’s very fluid and good at timing when he pulls up

• It’s extremely difficult to knock him off balance because of his strength

• Very efficient in the mid-range and post

• His lack of high-level speed and explosion could limit him; he hasn’t been stopped yet though

• His strength makes up for his lack of speed on offense and makes him able to easily match-up with other teams bigs on defense

• Expectation: ALL-STAR; Very reliable two-way wing that could be a good robin. His strength and timing should keep him very comfortable and competitive at the next level.

A physically mature, powerful 6'8" forward who combines a strong frame with explosive athleticism and a non-stop motor. He is an effective midrange scorer and finisher who uses his strength to win mismatches and control the glass. His swing skill is his perimeter shooting, which needs to become more reliable for him to reach his full offensive versatility.

NBA Comp: Jarace Walker, taller Zion with less bounce

Strengths: Physicality, Defense, Finishing, Touch, Mid Range, Off Ball Movement, Basketball IQ,

Weaknesses: 3pt, Handle, Creation, Decision making, Free Throws,

Draft Range/6-10, Role/two way, Ceiling/All NBA, Floor/6 man, Expectation/Quality Starter, Position/FC

big and athletic

too small (6'8) to be a complete non shooter

post presence/dho/screener on offense

middy isn't bad

big time board man

real nice finishing touch

not as high a motor as id like

not a good off ball defender; the ball watching causes him to give up tons of 3s, but he helps on other drives and deters/blocks shots often

can be an excellent on ball defender

Slashing combo forward STRENGTHS

• Physicality, strength and motor

• Exceptional technique and care driving with the ball

• Finishes well around the rim

• Contributes well as a rebounder and tertiary passer

• Contributes the game positively in ways that don't show up in box scores

• Has good defensive tools and attributes

WEAKNESSES

• Average quickness and bounce

• Unreliable floor spacer

PLAYS LIKE: Mix of Jabari Parker & Kevon Looney

RANGE: Mid Lottery

Year: Freshman

2025–26 Season Stats: 13 G, 14.2 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 2.8 apg, 56% FG, 13% 3P

Peat is a big, bulky old-fashioned forward with an elite inside game, is a great all-around offensive creator, and tremendous defensive talent. Koa has a great physical build, standing 6'8'', 235 pounds. He is a wonderful finisher around the rim, as he can finish through contact and finish with finesse. Peat is an absolute killer in the mid-range area as he gets a lot of lift and has a high release to shoot over anyone inside the arc. His rebounding is also very solid on both sides of the court. His playmaking skills have also proved to be very effective for him, being able to create for himself and his teammates against any matchup. Besides his elite all-around offensive game, Koa also has a lot of defensive tools that will be of use to any NBA squad. He's quick on his feet on the perimeter and strong against bigs in the paint, with great instincts in the passing lanes as well. His only glaring weakness is his lack of a three-point shooting game, shooting 13% so far this year on low volume. His form isn't great either; big area of improvement for him.

Early Player Comp: Aaron Gordon+

Best Team Fits: Wizards, Hornets, Thunder

PROS Very good rebounder Good finisher and interior player

CONS Almost only an inside presence, not much on the perimeter does not create much off the bounce not a 3 pt shooting threat

Pros:

• Nice in the paint fade-away

• uber athletic

• stocky big

• not a terrific passer, but can make the right play

• looks way bigger than he is on the court

Cons:

• inconsistent freethrow shooter

• not the fastest

• inconsistent defense, but not too inconsistent

Ceiling: all-star Floor: 12th man on the bench Player Comp: Aaron Gordon before he could shoot