Hornets conduct pre-draft workout for Koa Peat
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 1:29 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
The Charlotte Hornets held a pre-draft workout for Koa Peat earlier this week. Peat, a versatile forward from Arizona, averaged 14.1 points and 5.6 rebounds last season. Despite being projected as a late first-round pick, he has faced scrutiny over his recent performance, including shooting struggles at the NBA Draft Combine. The Hornets hold two mid-first-round picks and may consider Peat as part of their strategy for frontcourt depth.
- •Hornets hosted Koa Peat for a pre-draft workout on June 5
- •Peat averaged 14.1 points and 5.6 rebounds in the last season
- •Draft boards view Peat as a late first-round prospect
- •The Hornets hold picks No. 14 and No. 18 in the upcoming draft
- •Peat's shooting struggles were evident at the NBA Draft Combine
- 1:29 AMYahoo Sports — Charlotte Hornets host former top prospect for pre-draft workout
"The Charlotte Hornets hosted Koa Peat for a pre-draft workout earlier this week, despite draft boards regarding him as a late first-round pick.
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