Koa Peat repeats as Gatorade Arizona high school basketball Player of the Year

Posted Mar 27, 2024
Koa Peat has been named Gatorade Arizona high school boys basketball Player of the Year for a second straight season after leading Gilbert Perry to its third consecutive state championship. Peat, a 6-foot-8 junior, is rated by basketball recruiting services among the top five 2025 prospects in the nation. Peat averaged 20.5 and 10.6 rebounds during the season. (Arizona Republic)

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