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76ers select Koa Peat from Arizona with No. 22 overall pick

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 6:10 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

76ers select Koa Peat from Arizona with No. 22 overall pick
Summary

The Philadelphia 76ers have chosen Koa Peat, a forward from Arizona, with the 22nd overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Peat, who averaged 14.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in his freshman season, returns to the draft after declining a $5 million offer to play college basketball. This selection comes after the 76ers were eliminated from the playoffs by the Knicks and aims to enhance their roster with a player they believe can bring toughness. The draft is set to take place on June 23, 2026.

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By the Numbers
  • •76ers acquired the No. 22 pick from the Thunder.
  • •Koa Peat shot 35% from three-point range in college.
  • •Draft is scheduled for June 23, 2026.
  • •Peat considered a versatile player with physical attributes.
  • •Previous season stats: 14.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists.
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  • 6:10 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 NBA mock draft: 76ers select Arizona's Koa Peat at No. 22 overall
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The Philadelphia 76ers select Arizona big man Koa Peat with the No. 22 overall pick in the latest mock draft.

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Oklahoma City ThunderPhiladelphia 76ersHouston RocketsNBABasketball

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