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Phoenix's Summer League debut vs Portland looked rough: 24 points in the first half and 0-for-9 from three, but a physical, defense-driven second half sparked a 57-point turnaround and a win. Rookie Koa Peat fouled out with eight personals but finished with 17 points; Khaman Maluach had 19 points and 11 rebounds, and Javonte Cooke added 21 as the Suns leaned on their youth to spark the comeback.
Arizona will wait for Koa Peat, who remains in the 2026 NBA Draft and is projected as a late first‑round pick, while ex-Iowa State star Milan Momcilovic has withdrawn from the draft and could land with the Wildcats through the transfer portal; Arizona has added four portal players this offseason, sits with two open roster spots, and faces continued recruiting interest from other programs.
Arizona forward Koa Peat will remain in the 2026 NBA draft after a disappointing combine, despite a strong NCAA tournament; a roundup of other players’ decisions includes Milan Momcilovic withdrawing to transfer, Tyler Tanner returning to Vanderbilt, Jeremy Fears returning to Michigan State, Dennis Parker transferring to Kansas, Finley Bizjack transferring to West Virginia, Rowan Brumbaugh transferring to SMU, Colby Garland transferring to Georgia Tech, Cruz Davis withdrawing to play as a redshirt senior at Texas Tech, and Ebuka Okorie remaining in the draft.
Koa Peat, an incoming Arizona Wildcats freshman, led Team USA to an 88-73 victory over Australia in the FIBA U19 World Cup, showcasing his talent with 17 points and 10 rebounds, under the coaching of Arizona's Tommy Lloyd.
Kentucky Wildcats basketball team is experiencing roster movement with the departure of Oscar Tshiebwe and CJ Fredrick, and the potential addition of Hunter Dickinson and Antonio Reeves. Daimion Collins is also leaving the team and is rumored to be playing closer to home in Texas. The football team is also busy offering scholarships to future players. The Wildcats have offered Koa Peat, the number three player in the class of 2025. The team's game against the Aggies has been postponed due to weather.