# WITHDRAWAL WATCH: Koa Peat Set to RETURN to Arizona Wildcats? NBA Scouts DEMAND Shot Improvement

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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: 2026-05-14T09:00:00+00:00
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Koa Peat lands on ESPN’s Withdrawal Watch—will the Arizona Wildcats get their star forward back? With NBA scouts questioning Peat’s shooting but praising his athleticism, big decisions loom ahead of the draft withdrawal deadline. Leif Thulin breaks down Peat’s combine results, the pros and cons of returning to Tucson, and how NIL deals now shift the risk-reward analysis for college basketball’s top prospects. Jaden Bradley’s standout combine performance and rising NBA prospects take center stage, while Tobe Awaka’s impressive improvements put him on draft boards. The conversation covers key potential NBA landing spots for Braden Buries, what a Peat return means for Arizona’s frontcourt dominance, and how NIL incentives are reshaping college basketball retention. Can Arizona remain a national contender if Peat comes back? Find out how these choices could impact the Wildcats’ chase for another Final Four appearance.

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