Peat commits to Arizona
March 27, 2025 by Jose Garcia, AZPreps365
Koa Peat isn’t leaving Arizona.
The four-time state champ and three-time Gatorade Player of the Year announced Thursday morning on ESPN that he’ll continue his basketball career at University of Arizona. His decorated prep career at Perry High won’t soon be forgotten.
Koa Peat never lost a title game during his four-year reign at Perry. (Photo Jose Garcia/AZPreps365)In his final season at the Gilbert school, Peat led his program to a state title despite suffering a broken hand right before the Open tournament started. The senior still scored 20 points, grabbed nine boards, didn’t turn the ball over and finished with a couple of dunks in his team’s 63-44 victory over Sunnyslope in the March Open.
The final minutes of @perry_pumas completing four-peat and Koa Peat’s heralded prep career: pic.twitter.com/KbEIm1sziL
— Jose E. Garcia (@AZPreps365Jose) March 9, 2025
He wrote faith is greater than fear on his wrapped hand, his shooting hand.
The 6-8 Peat often struck fear in opponents with his all-around game and broad shoulders. But off the court, his humble demeaner and love for Perry High also helped turn him into a winner as well.
Koa Peat/Jose Garcia photo/AZPreps365
Koa Peat/Jose Garcia photo/AZPreps365
