Peat Garners National, Conference Accolades After Monster Opening Week

TUCSON, Ariz. – Arizona freshman ahead Koa Peat burst onto the nationwide scene in his first week of school basketball and has obtained nationwide and convention recognition for his efforts. He was named the National Player of the Week and National Freshman of the Week by NCAA.com and he earned Big 12 Co-Player of the Week and Big 12 Newcomer of the Week honors. 

Peat additionally obtained the Lute Olson Award National Player of the Week offered by collegeinsider.com.

In the season opener, Peat posted a legendary efficiency in his school debut with 30 factors, seven rebounds, 5 assists and three steals whereas taking pictures 11 of 18 from the ground. It marked the second-most factors scored by an Arizona freshman in his debut, trailing solely Eric Money’s 37-point effort in his debut in 1972. Peat additionally grew to become the primary participant to attain 30 factors and have 5 assists in his debut in Big 12 historical past. In the second sport of the week, Peat registered 18 factors on 6 of seven taking pictures to go together with three extra assists.

For the week, he averaged 24.0 factors, 5.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.5 steals whereas taking pictures 68% from the ground and 70% on the free throw line. 

Peat is the second Wildcat to earn Big 12 Player of the Week honors, becoming a member of Caleb Love who earned the popularity on Feb. 3, 2025.