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Phoenix Suns’ Koa Peat Announced as Featured Guest Speaker for 28th Annual Arizona Preps Fall Showcase
Arizona basketball legend and Phoenix Suns first-round draft pick returns to his roots for special appearance and recognition ceremony at Inspire Courts
PHOENIX, ARIZONA — October 8, 2026 — Arizona Preps is excited to announce that Phoenix Suns rookie and Arizona high school basketball legend Koa Peat will serve as the featured guest speaker at the 28th Annual Arizona Preps Fall Showcase, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, October 17–18, 2026, at Inspire Courts in Gilbert, Arizona.
The announcement adds tremendous excitement to what is already shaping up to be the largest and most anticipated Arizona Preps Fall Showcase in the event’s 28-year history. This year’s showcase has expanded to feature an impressive (70) Arizona boys varsity high school basketball programs, with each participating team scheduled to compete in two games during the event.
Due to the overwhelming demand from high school programs throughout Arizona, Arizona Preps has expanded this year’s showcase to two days and moved the event to Inspire Courts to accommodate the tremendous growth.
Each participating high school program will compete on either Saturday, October 17, or Sunday, October 18, with different teams featured each day. All showcase games will be held at Inspire Courts, allowing players, coaches, families, college coaches and basketball enthusiasts to enjoy the excitement of the event at one location.
A complete game schedule, along with additional announcements regarding special activities and events planned throughout the weekend, will be released soon.
The highlight of this year’s showcase will undoubtedly be the special appearance of Koa Peat, one of the most accomplished and celebrated high school basketball players in Arizona history. Peat, who enjoyed a legendary high school career at Perry High School, led the Pumas to an incredible four consecutive state championships, establishing himself as arguably the greatest high school basketball player ever to compete in Arizona. His tremendous accomplishments, dominance on the basketball court and outstanding reputation throughout the basketball community made him one of the most recognizable athletes in the state’s history. After completing his historic high school career, Peat continued his basketball journey at the collegiate level before being selected in the first round of the NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns.
Now beginning his professional basketball career with his hometown NBA franchise, Peat continues to represent Arizona basketball at the highest level. Despite his tremendous success and growing national recognition, Peat has maintained a strong connection to his Arizona roots and the basketball community that helped shape his development. His willingness to return and spend time with Arizona’s next generation of basketball prospects represents a tremendous opportunity for the young athletes participating in this year’s showcase.
In addition to serving as the featured guest speaker, Peat will also be recognized during a special ceremony on Sunday, October 18th @ Inspire Courts. The ceremony will celebrate Peat’s remarkable accomplishments, his contributions to Arizona basketball and his continued commitment to the community. The location of the ceremony makes the occasion especially meaningful. Inspire Courts holds a special place in Peat’s basketball journey, as the facility served as one of the important locations where he grew up competing, training and developing his game. His return to Inspire Courts as a member of the Phoenix Suns brings his basketball journey full circle.
For the young athletes participating in the Arizona Preps Fall Showcase, the opportunity to hear directly from a player who recently followed the same path they are pursuing should provide tremendous inspiration. Peat’s appearance will reinforce the importance of hard work, dedication, perseverance and believing in one’s dreams.
The official time of Peat’s guest speaking appearance and recognition ceremony will be announced soon.
For nearly three decades, the Arizona Preps Fall Showcase has served as one of Arizona’s premier basketball exposure and evaluation events. The showcase has provided countless high school student-athletes with an opportunity to compete against quality competition, gain valuable exposure and prepare for their upcoming basketball seasons. The event has also become an important gathering place for Arizona’s basketball community, bringing together talented prospects, high school coaches, college coaches, families and basketball supporters from throughout the state.
This year’s expanded field of (70) varsity programs represents another significant milestone in the showcase’s continued growth. With each team scheduled to compete in two games, the event will feature approximately 70 varsity basketball games throughout the two-day showcase.
The addition of Koa Peat as this year’s featured guest speaker further demonstrates Arizona Preps’ commitment to providing meaningful opportunities and memorable experiences for Arizona’s young basketball players.
The 28th Annual Arizona Preps Fall Showcase promises to be a tremendous celebration of Arizona high school basketball. With (70) varsity programs participating, outstanding competition throughout the weekend and a special appearance by one of the greatest players in Arizona basketball history, this year’s event is expected to be among the most memorable showcases ever organized by Arizona Preps.
Arizona Preps is especially excited to welcome Koa Peat back to the Arizona basketball community and recognize his extraordinary accomplishments. His continued willingness to support young athletes and give back to the community that helped develop him makes his participation especially meaningful.
Arizona Preps looks forward to welcoming participating teams, coaches, players, families and basketball enthusiasts to Inspire Courts on October 17–18 for an unforgettable weekend of Arizona high school basketball.
EVENT INFORMATION
Event: 28th Annual Arizona Preps Fall Showcase
Dates: Saturday and Sunday, October 17–18, 2026
Location: Inspire Courts — Arizona
Participating Teams: 70 Arizona Boys Varsity High School Programs
Format: Two games per team; each program competes on one day
Featured Guest Speaker: Koa Peat — Phoenix Suns
Guest Speaker Appearance: Sunday, October 18, 2026
Special Recognition Ceremony: Sunday, October 18, 2026
Speaking and Ceremony Times: To Be Announced
Complete Game Schedule: Coming Soon
For additional information and upcoming announcements, visit ArizonaPreps.com.
Media Contact:
Anthony Ray
Senior Editor, Arizona Preps
ArizonaPreps.com
