Suns trade to select Arizona forward Koa Peat with 30th pick

The Phoenix Suns traded into the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft to select Koa Peat, a forward from Arizona, with the 30th overall pick. The Suns moved up from the 47th pick, giving up two future second-round selections in the process. Peat averaged 14.1 points and 5.6 rebounds per game during his freshman season while contributing significantly in the NCAA tournament., he led Arizona to the Final Four and decided to remain in the draft despite a drop in mock drafts. This decision has culminated in the Suns acquiring a promising local talent.

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