Koa Peat’s draft stock is one of the more conflicting cases in this year’s entire draft class, with some mock drafts considering him a lottery choice and others keeping him in the top 20 range. Peat — a former five-star recruit coming out of high school — was as advertised in his freshman season with the Wildcats, averaging 14.1 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. He was part of Arizona’s trio of star freshmen — alongside Brayden Burries and Ivan Kharchenkov. Mar 22, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) and forward Koa Peat (10) react in the second half against the Utah State Aggies during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images | Denis Poroy-Imagn Images His play last season helped the Wildcats reach heights they haven’t seen in quite some time. After a red-hot 23-0 start, the Wildcats swept both the Big 12 regular season and conference tournament titles.…