Top-10 recruit Peat devotes to Arizona, Lloyd

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• ET Top-10 senior Koa Peat, among the highest-ranked uncommitted
• high school prospects in the nation, has actually committed to Arizona.Peat made his

announcement on “The Pat McAfee Program”on Thursday, choosing the Wildcats over Arizona State, while Baylor, Houston and Texas were all on his last list.

“I selected Arizona, head coach Tommy Lloyd and his personnel since I understand I will be pushed,”Peat informed ESPN.”It’s a winning program, and all I wish to do is win.”Arizona now has three dedications in the 2025 class, with Peat joining top-40 prospect Dwayne Aristode and four-star Bryce James– kid of Lakers star LeBron– in the incoming group. The Wildcats also remain in the mix for uncommitted first-class guard Brayden Burries.Peat need to enter the beginning lineup early, with freshman forward Carter Bryant predicted as a top-20 NBA draft choice.”Their culture resembles household; they are all there for each other,”Peat stated.

“The fans and environment are unbelievable. 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, simply behind Cameron Boozer (Duke )and Caleb Wilson (North Carolina)amongst players at his position. Peat is a three-time gold medalist with USA Basketball, assisting lead the group to wins at the 2022 and 2024 FIBA U17 World Cup and the 2023 FIBA Americas U16 Championship. Peat balanced 17.9 points and 5.6 rebounds last summer season at the FIBA U17 World Cup and 17.2 points, 8.3 rebounds and 3.2 helps at the 2023 FIBA Americas U16 Championship.Peat installed 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 4 straight state championships and was called Gatorade Gamer of the Year in Arizona 3 times.

He balanced 18.7 points, 10.3 rebounds and 5.1 helps this season.Peat has actually been among the most consistently productive players in high school basketball throughout his profession. He has large shoulders with college-ready strength and power. He is a double-double risk who reveals secure hands, instincts and touch. He will be a great screen-setter on and off the ball with the

capability to rim-run or area the floor. His midpost and low-post skill has been his calling card, in addition to his basketball IQ. He can be a difficult matchup, as he has actually shown the capability to drive past centers, shoot from 15 to 17 feet and subdue likewise sized opponents on the interior.