For four years, Koa Peat has been the face of Arizona high school basketball. At 6-foot-8, the Perry High School star has built an unparalleled resume - leading his team to four amazing consecutive State Championships and solidifying his place as the greatest player in state history.
In an era where top prospects frequently transfer to prep schools or out-of-state powerhouses, Peat stayed at Perry High School throughout his high school career and dominated his competition - proving that loyalty and success can go hand in hand. His decision to remain with his program, despite national attention and recruitment pressure, has set an example for young athletes across Arizona.
From his freshman season in 2021-22, Peat made an immediate impact. He played a key role in leading Perry to a 25-5 record and its first-ever 6A State Championship. That was just the beginning.
The following year, Perry went 31-1, dominating Arizona competition and solidifying itself as one of the best teams in the country. Peat’s ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor, scoring inside and out, rebounding, defending multiple positions, and making plays for teammates, led Perry to another state title, the Open Division State Championship, and making him an elite national prospect.
By his junior year, Peat was already one of the elite prospects in America's 2025 class. Despite facing tougher competition and carrying an even bigger target on his back, he led Perry to a 24-6 record and another Open Division State Championship.
This season, Peat would again lead Perry to an impressive 27-2 record on the season and their 4th consecutive state title and third consecutive Open Division State Championship. Peat has once again proven why he is a generational talent. Even after suffering a hand injury in the playoffs, he returned to guide his team past Sandra Day O’Connor High School - refusing to let his championship pursuit be derailed.
Peat’s dominance has sparked conversations about where he ranks among the greatest Arizona high school players of all time. Names like Mike Bibby (Shadow Mountain), Jerryd Bayless (St. Mary’s), and Sean Elliott (Cholla High School) are often mentioned among the state’s legends. But Peat’s four straight state championship appearances put him in rare company. Peat will now be considered as the state's best ever to grace the Arizona basketball hardwood.
Unlike many elite prospects who transfer to powerhouse prep schools, Peat stayed at Perry and built his legacy there. That decision alone sets him apart—it wasn’t just about his individual career, but about proving that a player can reach the highest levels of basketball without leaving their high school team behind.
As one of the top players in the 2025 recruiting class, Peat’s final college choices include Arizona, Arizona State, Baylor, Texas and Houston. Wherever he goes, he’ll bring the same winning mentality that made him one of Arizona’s most dominant high school players ever.
His commitment to excellence, leadership, and loyalty will leave a lasting impact—not just at Perry High School but across Arizona basketball history.
