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VIDEO: Koa Peat says he's 'fully focused' on draft
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VIDEO: Koa Peat says he's 'fully focused' on draft

  • Bruce Pascoe
  • May 13, 2026
  • May 13, 2026 Updated May 29, 2026
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During his NBA Combine media interview Wednesday, Koa Peat declined to say if he’s considering a return to Arizona depending on how the NBA predraft process plays out.

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While not ruling out return to Arizona, Koa Peat says he's 'fully focused' on NBA Draft

While not ruling out return to Arizona, Koa Peat says he's 'fully focused' on NBA Draft

When asked about his impending stay-or-go decision, Arizona freshman Koa Peat said only that he was focused on the NBA Draft, stopping short of ruling out a return to UA.

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Arizona freshman Koa Peat will remain in the NBA Draft, leaving the Wildcats with a major hole at power forward after helping lead U of A to the Final Four.

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