Arizona forward Koa Peat is still focused on the NBA Draft but his performance at the combine has raised questions about his stock and increased talk of a possible return to college.
Koa Peat arrived in Chicago hoping to lock in a late lottery or first-round spot in the 2026 NBA Draft. Instead, his new jump-shot release drew attention during Monday workouts and added uncertainty to what had seemed a straightforward decision to stay in the draft.
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Top NBA prospects gathered in Chicago this week for the 2026 NBA Draft Combine. Athletic testing, measurements, scrimmages and interviews will help shape draft stock ahead of the June draft. Several players face critical decisions on staying in the draft or returning to college.
Arizona freshman Koa Peat was selected by the Phoenix Suns with the 30th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday night.
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Arizona basketball coach Tommy Lloyd discussed Koa Peat's choice to remain in the draft during meetings in Texas. The decision came despite opportunities for millions in college compensation.
College basketball players have until 11:59 p.m. ET today to declare for the 2026 NBA Draft. Several top prospects, including North Carolina's Caleb Wilson, have already entered, while others like Cameron Boozer and Darryn Peterson remain undecided. The draft itself is set for June 23-24 in Brooklyn.
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The 2026 NBA Draft is less than a week away, and mock drafts continue to highlight top prospects for the early selections.
The Washington Wizards chose BYU forward AJ Dybantsa as the top selection in the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday night. The Utah Jazz followed by taking Kansas guard Darryn Peterson at No. 2, and the Memphis Grizzlies picked Duke's Cameron Boozer third. The Chicago Bulls rounded out the top four with North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson.
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The Washington Wizards secured the top selection in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft after winning the lottery in May. The draft is scheduled over two nights, with Round 1 on Tuesday and Round 2 on Wednesday.