# DECISION DAY! Koa Peat STAY or GO! NBA Execs SIGNAL RETURN to Arizona Needed

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Podcast: [Locked On Wildcats - Daily Podcast On Arizona Wildcats Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-wildcats-daily-podcast-on-arizona-wildcats-football-basketball-3551307)
Published: 2026-05-22T19:41:47+00:00
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NBA executives urge Koa Peat to return to the Arizona Wildcats, citing concerns over his shooting and positional size. With Decision Day looming, will Peat chase his NBA dream or elevate Arizona to Final Four frontrunner status? The debate intensifies as his draft stock hovers outside the first round, with insights on how his athleticism, ball-handling, and playmaking compare against current league demands. Leif Thulin breaks down Peat’s potential impact on Arizona’s roster, the consequences if he leaves, and who might fill the power forward void. The episode also spotlights draft prospects like Malachi Moreno, the Wildcats’ depth led by Mo Krivas and Caleb Holt, and the strategic path Coach Tommy Lloyd could chart through the transfer portal or international ranks. Can Arizona remain a top contender, or does Peat’s decision reshape their Big 12 ambitions for next season?

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