{"id":669144,"date":"2026-03-20T17:34:41","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T17:34:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/669144\/"},"modified":"2026-03-20T17:34:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T17:34:41","slug":"koa-peat-nba-mock-draft-projection-where-arizona-star-is-expected-to-land-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/669144\/","title":{"rendered":"Koa Peat NBA mock draft projection: Where Arizona star is expected to land"},"content":{"rendered":"

March Madness is underway and today’s college stars have a chance to cement themselves in this summer’s NBA draft class. The 2026 draft is expected to take place in late June. In USA TODAY’s latest mock draft, Arizona’s Koa Peat \u00a0is expected to go in the first round.<\/p>\n

Here’s how USA TODAY currently projects the Forward’s draft night will play out.<\/p>\n

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Koa Peat 2026 NBA Draft prediction: Pick No. 19 overall, Miami Heat<\/p>\n

All picks based on Tankathon lottery projection <\/a><\/p>\n

Kalbrosky’s Analysis: <\/p>\n

The Miami Heat have drafted several prospects known for their athleticism, which means a player like Arizona forward Koa Peat will probably have some appeal to their organization. Peat is an ideal match for this franchise given his versatility as a playmaking forward. The All-Big 12 forward just needs a jumper to carve out regular minutes as a high-impact pro. Arizona plays at a significantly faster pace (4.6 extra possessions) when Peat is on the floor relative to when he is not, per CBB Analytics, which would fit very well with Miamis fastest-paced offense in the NBA. <\/p>\n

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See USA TODAY’s full mock draft here <\/a><\/p>\n

Koa Peat player profile<\/p>\n

(all stats as of March 15)<\/p>\n

53.7% field goal percentage<\/p>\n

31.6% three-point field goal percentage<\/p>\n

Miami Heat 2026 projected draft picks<\/p>\n

All picks based on Tankathon lottery projection <\/a><\/p>\n

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