Koa Peat - College Basketball News & Rumors

Officially available Peat (lower leg) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's game against Kansas.

Impact A previous report noted Peat was expected to play Saturday, and Arizona's official availability report confirmed that the star freshman will be in uniform. It'll be Peat's first game action in two weeks, but he likely won't be facing a minutes restriction. Peat is averaging 13.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game this season.

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Available Saturday Peat (lower leg) will be available for Saturday's game against Kansas, Jason Scheer of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Peat didn't play Tuesday against Baylor, but he'll suit up Saturday and should handle his regular workload. The 6-foot-8 freshman is averaging 13.8 points and 5.4 rebounds per game this season, so his return should be a huge boost for Arizona.

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Inactive Tuesday Peat (lower leg) will not appear in Tuesday's matchup against Baylor, Bruce Pascoe of the Arizona Daily Star reports.

Impact Peat was spotted watching pregame intros in street clothes as the Wildcats prepare to face off against the Bears on Tuesday night. The 6-foot-8 freshman, who sustained a muscle strain in his lower leg last week, will have his next opportunity to return to action against the Jayhawks this Saturday.

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Not expected to play Tuesday Peat (lower leg) is not expected to play Tuesday against Baylor after being limited in warmups, according to Bruce Pascoe of the Arizona Daily Star.

Impact Peat was limited during warmups, and that doesn't bode well for his chances of playing Tuesday. If he doesn't play, look for Tobe Awaka and Sidi Gueye to see more playing time at center.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Tuesday Peat (lower leg) will be a game-time call for Tuesday's game against Baylor.

Impact A decision on Peat's status will be made closer to Tuesday's 9 p.m. ET tipoff. Don't be surprised if Peat is cleared and makes his way to the starting unit right away. The big man is averaging 13.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists across 27.1 minutes this season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Tuesday Peat (lower leg) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Baylor.

Impact Peat was initially ruled out for a week in mid-February, so this questionable tag falls right in line with that initial timeline. The big man is averaging 13.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists across 27.1 minutes, so if he's able to return Tuesday, he should provide a huge boost for Arizona on both ends of the court.

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No. 4 Arizona bounces back from first 2 losses of the season, beats No. 23 BYU 75-68

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FEBRUARY 19 • Associated Press

Arizona Will Be Without Star Freshman for Wednesday's Showdown With AJ Dybantsa, BYU Koa Peat is Arizona’s second-leading scorer and third-leading rebounder on the season.

FEBRUARY 18 • SI.COM

Arizona star Koa Peat ruled out for major upcoming games | Sporting News The Wildcats star won't see action against two Big 12 foes

FEBRUARY 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Arizona basketball reveals Koa Peat injury status ahead of huge Big 12 stretch Bad news for the Arizona Wildcats basketball team as Koa Peat will miss some time.

FEBRUARY 18 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Out at least a week Peat has been diagnosed with a muscle strain in his lower leg area and will be re-evaluated next week, the team announced.

Impact Peat will miss at least two games -- Wednesday's game against BYU and Saturday's matchup against Houston -- because of the injury, but his exact timetable for return is unknown at this point. The star freshman picked up the injury midway through the Wildcats' most recent contest. He's averaging 13.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists across 27.1 minutes.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

What happened to Koa Peat? Tommy Lloyd addresses Arizona star's 2nd-half absence from Texas Tech game Koa Peat's top-ranked Arizona suffered a 78-75 loss in overtime to No. 16 Texas Tech on Saturday. It was only the second defeat the Wildcats suffered this season.

FEBRUARY 15 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Won't return Saturday Peat (quadriceps) has been ruled out for the reminder of Saturday's game versus Texas Tech, per Jason Scheer of 247Sports.

Impact Peat is done for the day after sustaining a quadriceps injury. He is averaging 14.3 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists 24 games, and his next chance to play is Wednesday's matchup versus BYU.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

No. 11 Kansas Jayhawks host No. 1 Arizona Wildcats

The No. 11 Kansas Jayhawks host the No. 1 Arizona Wildcats

FEBRUARY 8 • Associated Press

No. 1 Arizona hosts Oklahoma State following Roy's 30-point game

Oklahoma State visits the No. 1 Arizona Wildcats after Anthony Roy scored 30 points in the Cowboys' 99-92 victory against the BYU Cougars

FEBRUARY 6 • Associated Press

No. 1 Arizona sets school record with 22nd straight win to start season, beating Arizona State 87-74

Koa Peat scored 21 points, fellow freshman Brayden Burries added 17 and No. 1 Arizona beat rival Arizona State 87-74

JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

Scores 21 in win Peat amassed 21 points (9-16 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals across 33 minutes during Saturday's 87-74 win over Arizona State.

Impact Peat led the way with 21 points as the Wildcats remained unbeaten on the season with a road win over their in-state rival. The star freshman went 9-for-16 from the floor while also connecting on both of his shot attempts from downtown, the first time this season he's hit multiple triples in a game. It was the eighth time in nine conference games Peat shot 50-percent or better from the floor and the third time he's reached the 20-point plateau. Peat and the Wildcats are now set for a full week of rest before they take on Oklahoma State next Saturday in the friendly confines of the McKale Center.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 30 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

No. 1 Arizona takes on Arizona State following Burries' 29-point outing

No. 1 Arizona faces the Arizona State Sun Devils after Brayden Burries scored 29 points in the Wildcats' 86-83 victory over the BYU Cougars

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Men's CBK AP Top 25: Arizona Unanimous Again, Nebraska Reaches Highest-Ever Rank

Arizona remains the unanimous No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll, while undefeated Nebraska ascends once again.

JANUARY 26 • FOX SPORTS

Men's CBK AP Top 25: Arizona Unanimous Again, Nebraska Reaches Highest-Ever Rank

Arizona still unanimous No. 1 in AP Top 25 poll ahead of showdown with No. 13 BYU

Arizona remains the unanimous No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll

JANUARY 26 • Associated Press

What channel is BYU vs. Arizona on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch Big 12 men's basketball game | Sporting News It's a matchup of two of the top freshmen in the country as Koa Peat and the Wildcats visit AJ Dybantsa and the Cougars.

JANUARY 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

No. 13 BYU faces No. 1 Arizona following Dybantsa's 43-point game

No. 13 BYU hosts the No. 1 Arizona Wildcats after AJ Dybantsa scored 43 points in BYU's 91-78 win over the Utah Utes

JANUARY 25 • Associated Press

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