NBA Comparison: Chuck Hayes/Trevor Booker

Strengths: Strong, well-built frame (6-8, 235) allows him to play through contact, hold position, and battle effectively on the interior … Brings a blue-collar mentality with toughness, motor, and competitiveness that consistently shows up on both ends … Plays with solid feel and instincts, relying more on effort and activity level than advanced creativity … Operates effectively as a passer from the high post, making smart, unselfish reads (2.7 APG) … Good at delivering backdoor cut bounce passes to teammates … Can handle the ball in the open floor in limited situations … Efficient scorer (53.7% FG) who picks his spots, finishes well around the rim, and uses strength to carve out space … Shows a decent pull-up game from the elbow area … Can take slower forwards off the dribble at times … Rebounding instincts are solid (5.5 RPG), using positioning and strength more than vertical pop … Brings winning pedigree and leadership qualities, having been the focal point of dominant high school and USA Basketball teams … Proven performer in big moments, highlighted by his NCAA Tournament West Region Most Outstanding Player honors …

Weaknesses: Defense is a notable concern … Struggles to guard in space due to average foot speed and lateral quickness, which can be exposed against quicker forwards and perimeter-oriented matchups … Undersized for defending elite interior players, and lacks the length and vertical pop to consistently contest or protect the rim against high-level athletes … On top of size concerns, his athleticism does not stand out, which further limits his ceiling … Below-the-rim athlete who doesn’t offer much vertical explosiveness as a finisher or rim protector (0.7 BPG) … Outside shooting remains a question mark (31.6% 3PT, 61.6% FT), with his mechanics tending to break down beyond 10–12 feet … Consistency as a shooter is a concern, and it’s unclear how much upside there is to his overall offensive game without significant improvement in this area … Can struggle to create separation in isolation due to average burst and foot speed … Offensive game is somewhat reliant on strength and effort rather than dynamic scoring tools, which may cap his upside as a primary option … Not a high-volume scorer (14.1 PPG), raising questions about go-to ability … Free throw shooting is a concern and may limit late-game offensive reliability … Body composition is an area to monitor, as he could benefit from getting more toned and improving overall conditioning … Defensive impact is more positional than disruptive, lacking high steal/block rates …

Outlook: One of the most decorated and accomplished prospects to come out of Arizona, with a strong case as the greatest high school player in state history … Peat projects as a high-floor, glue-guy forward who contributes to winning through toughness and versatility … His ability to pass and play within a team structure gives him a clear pathway to an NBA role … Key piece in Arizona’s run to the Final Four, showing his ability to impact winning at a high level … As long as he is selected in the proper range (late first round/early second round) and placed into the right role, he has a strong chance to thrive and carve out a long-term role as a valuable contributor … On the first-round bubble, though early-season hype could result in him being selected higher than expected … Continued development of his perimeter shooting and overall offensive polish will be key in determining whether he becomes a rotation piece or something more …

Notes: Koa Peat measured 6′ 7.00” barefoot, 245.0 lbs, 6′ 11.25” wingspan, 8′ 8.00” standing reach, 34.5 no step vertical, and 37.5 max vertical at the 2026 NBA Draft Combine. … Freshman season at Arizona was highly productive and decorated, earning Third Team All-Big 12 and All-Freshman honors along with West Region MOP … Averaged 14.1 PPG, 5.5 RPG, and 2.7 APG in 27.7 minutes while shooting 53.7% from the field … Historic collegiate debut with 30 points vs. No. 3 Florida and strong early-season national recognition … Comes from an elite athletic family with multiple siblings playing high-level college and professional sports, including NFL veteran Andrus Peat … Could likely carve out a role in the NFL as a tight end himself if he chose to pursue it, given his size, strength, and athletic profile … Won multiple gold medals with USA Basketball and was named 2023 USA Basketball Male Player of the Year … Four-time state champion at Perry High School, cementing a legacy as one of the most accomplished prep players in Arizona history … Known for toughness, leadership, and a team-first approach that translates well to higher levels of competition …

Aran Smith 4/2/26

Strengths: 6’8 power forward … Good length … Strong frame with broad shoulders and physically mature … Well-coordinated, agile, and an effortless athlete. Moves very fluid and has good body control … Great motor and energy. Fairly nimble and light on his feet for his size … Moves well off the ball … Good touch around the basket and efficient scorer: 9.6 PPG 50.9% FG% U17 World Cup 2022, 4^th best 17.2 PPG 58.7% FG% U16 Americas Championship 2023, 17.9 PPG 62.5% FG% U17 World Cup 2024, 21.2 PPG 51.1% FG% adidas 3SSB 2024, 12.8 PPG 48.6% FG% U19 World Cup 2025 … Solid ball-handling ability … Alert. Good passing and playmaking for his size … Good rebounder on both ends. Rebounding stats: 8.3 RPG (4^th best 3.8 ORPG) U16 Americas Championship 2023, 5.6 RPG (2.7 ORPG) U17 World Cup 2024, 7.3 RPG (2 ORPG) adidas 3SSB 2024, 6.9 RPG (2.3 ORPG) U19 World Cup 2025 … Plays physical and draws fouls at a good rate. Shot 6.9 free throws per game over the adidas 3SSB in 2024 and 4.9 free throw attempts per game at the U19 World Cup in 2025 … Good versatility as a defender; moving his feet laterally, rotating, and switching onto different positions. Steal stats: 1.5 SPG U16 Americas Championship 2023, 1.9 SPG U17 World Cup 2024, 1.5 SPG adidas 3SSB 2024 … Good shot blocker. Averaged 1 block per game at the U17 World Cup in 2022 and 1.6 blocks per game over the adidas 3SSB 2024 …

Weaknesses: Can improve perimeter skills and creating offense. He came on early as a high school freshman, more physically developed than his peers and has been able to rely on that at the high school level. Will need to expand his offensive game moving forward … Limited scoring range. Isn’t a good 3PT shooter and hasn’t developed throughout his high school career. 3PT shooting: 20% 3PT% 0.7 3PTA U17 World Cup 2022, 0% 3PT% 1 3PTA U16 Americas Championship 2023, 20% 3PT% 0.7 3PTA U17 World Cup 2024, 33.3% 3PT% 1.8 3PTA adidas 3SSB 2024, no 3PTA in 7 games U19 World Cup 2025. Also lacks a consistent pull-up from midrange … Poor free throw shooter: 45.5% FT% U17 World Cup 2022, 65.2% FT% U16 Americas Championship 2023, 63.6% FT% U17 World Cup 2024, 70.2% FT% adidas 3SSB 2024, 58.8% FT% U19 World Cup 2025 …

Outlook: Arizona freshman … Won Gold at the U17 World Cup in 2022, U16 Americas Championship in 2023, U17 World Cup in 2024, and U19 World Cup in 2025. Named to the U17 World Cup All-Tournament 1^st Team in 2022 and U17 World Cup All-Tournament 2^nd Team in 2024 … 2023, 2024, and 2025 Arizona Gatorade Player of the Year … 2024 Naismith All-American 3^rd Team and 2025 2^nd Team … 2025 McDonald’s All-American … Named to the 2025 Nike Hoop Summit …

Evan Tomes 9/12/25