Five-Star Plus+ PF Koa Peat commits to Arizona

Koa Peat, a Five-Star Plus+ power forward in the 2025 class, has committed to Arizona.

The 6-foot-8 senior out of Perry High (AZ) ultimately chose Tommy Lloyd and the Wildcats over a top group of Texas, Baylor, Houston, and Arizona State. He also received offers from programs like North Carolina, Duke, UCLA, and more.

Peat becomes the third commitment to Arizona this cycle, joining four-star SF Dwayne Aristode (No. 20 overall) and three-star SG Bryce James.

Peat is the No. 7 overall recruit in the 2025 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Rankings. He’s also the No. 4 power forward prospect and the No. 1 player in Arizona. The On3 Industry Ranking is a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

Scouting Report

“Koa Peat has a naturally strong frame, with long arms and broad shoulders. On the ball, Peat plays with a confidence in both the half and full court. He is a good rebounder and able to push the break in transition. With his lengthy frame, there is upside on defense, especially guarding off the ball. This summer, Peat showed a tendency to settle for jump shots. When getting downhill, he lacks counters off the bounce, and his hips look stiff, attacking mostly in straight lines. The form on the jump shot, the release specifically, looks clean and consistent, leading to the thought he could grow into being a shooting threat. Peat is young, with a 2007 birthday. His father and brother both play(ed) on the line in the NFL.

“Koa Peat is a productive, physical presence. Despite his young age, he has good length and a very strong frame. He is an active rebounder in his area, chasing rebounds and securing the possessions. He pushes the break with a purpose, showing great balance and floor vision. Needs to develop the jump shot, streaky at all levels. He finishes well around the basket, has good footwork, and he finishes through contact. The production is hard to ignore.” – On3’s Jamie Shaw

Peat listed as one of the top-25 players regardless of class

On3’s Jamie Shaw recently listed Koa Peat as of the top-25 players regardless of class (2025-2027):

“Koa Peat spent the Summer doing what he does, winning basketball games and finding a way to produce. Peat earned his third gold medal with the USA Basketball program this summer. He then led his Compton Magic team to the Final Four of the Adidas 3SSB Championships. These accomplishments are coming off another Arizona high school state championship season at Gilbert (AZ) Perry High.

“The son of former NFL offensive lineman Todd Peat Sr has made a habit of production. He carries a strong frame with exceptional length. He has a nose for the ball and a natural feel for the game. Talking through it, his instincts might be the piece you take away from watching him. While he lacks wiggle off the bounce, he is a bully when getting downhill toward the rim. He has good straight-line athleticism, able to play above the rim in the half-court with a head of steam. He is also an excellent rebounder and can initiate the offense with pace and vision. Sure, there are defensive questions with his heavy feet and he remains a below-average jump shooter, but his ability to affect the outcome of a game is well-documented, in all settings against his peers.”

Peat’s On3 NIL Valuation worth over $1 million

Koa Peat currently holds a $1.3 million On3 NIL Valuation, which ranks 7th in high school basketball.

The On3 NIL Valuation is the industry’s leading index that sets the standard market NIL value for high school and college athletes. A proprietary algorithm, the On3 NIL Valuation calculates an athlete’s NIL value using dynamic data points targeting three primary categories: performance, influence and exposure.

About On3 NIL Valuation, Brand Value, Roster Value

While the algorithm includes deal data, it does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals athletes have completed to date, nor does it set an athlete’s NIL valuation for their entire career.

The On3 NIL Valuation accounts for an athlete’s roster value and brand value. Roster value is the value an athlete has by being a member of his or her team at his or her school, which factors into the role of NIL collectives. Brand value factors in an athlete’s personal brand and the value it could bring to regional and national brands outside of the scope of NIL collectives.