Koa Peat to remain in 2026 NBA Draft, Wildcats could replace with former Iowa State star
Arizona Desert Swarm • • sports
Key Points:
- Koa Peat has decided to stay in the 2026 NBA Draft and will not return to Arizona, where he averaged 14.1 points and 5.6 rebounds as a freshman.
- Milan Momcilovic, a former Iowa State forward who led the NCAA in 3-pointers made and percentage, has withdrawn from the draft and entered the NCAA transfer portal, becoming a top target for Arizona.
- Momcilovic, who averaged 16.9 points last season, is also being recruited by Kentucky, Louisville, St. John’s, and Texas Tech, but indicated he could decide quickly on his next school.
- Arizona has already added four transfers and three freshmen this offseason and currently has two open roster spots, potentially available for Momcilovic.
- The Wildcats retained key players from their Final Four run, including Motiejus Krivas and Ivan Kharchenkov, while managing roster and payroll expectations amid these changes.