Social media reacts to 5-star basketball recruit Koa Peat choosing University of Arizona

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The University of Arizona scored a huge recruiting win on Thursday when five-star Koa Peat announced he is going to be a Wildcat.

It's a massive get for Tommy Lloyd and the program, which takes the court on Thursday against Duke in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament.

Peat, who is ranked No. 6 in the USA TODAY High School Sports 25 in '25, is a 6-foot-8, 235-pound power forward from Perry High School in Gilbert, Arizona. He made the announcement on the "Pat McAfee Show" on ESPN.

Koa Peat, the No. 9 prospect on the 2025 ESPN 100, announced he is committing to The University of Arizona. @SCNext

(via @PatMcAfeeShow) pic.twitter.com/mtSdwlreic

— ESPN (@espn) March 27, 2025

As expected, the decision created a ton of buzz on social media.

March 27th
Koa Peat commits to Arizona
Arizona beats Duke advances to the Elite 8 pic.twitter.com/K0phxsU4EP

— Bo (@BMaster30) March 27, 2025

He will be joining Bryce James with the Wildcats. The connection between Peat's decision, which came on "The Pat McAfee Show" after LeBron James was on the program this week, was noticed.

So LeBron was on the Pat McAfee Show yesterday. LeBron's son is going to Arizona next season. Koa Peat is announcing his commitment on the McAfee show today.

Theory courtesy of @alibomaye32. pic.twitter.com/WfQeAanbCj

— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) March 27, 2025

NEWS: Perry Forward Koa Peat has committed to Arizona!

The 4X Arizona HS State Champion and 3X Gatorade Player of The Year chose the #Wildcats over Houston, ASU, Baylor and Texas.

Peat joins Dwayne Aristode and LeBron James' son, Bryce James, in the 2025 class. pic.twitter.com/DI837NWCE7

— Jenna Fink (@jennamfink) March 27, 2025

Peat has earned numerous Player of the Year honors in Arizona. He led the team to a 27-2 record and its fourth straight state title. Peat's stats show how he puts the power in power forward. Peat averaged 18.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game for Perry, which is ranked fourth in the USA Today Super 25.

BREAKING: Top-10 senior Koa Peat has committed to Arizona, he announced on @PatMcAfeeShow. Peat chose the Wildcats over Arizona State, while Baylor, Houston and Texas were also on his final list. Ranked No. 9 in the ESPN 100, three-time gold medalist and four-time state champion. pic.twitter.com/Z0FhJGFIzL

— Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) March 27, 2025

Overall, he was 107-14 in his prep career.

5-STAR KOA PEAT IS AN ARIZONA WILDCAT! pic.twitter.com/4A4uesK0zL

— PHNX Wildcats (@PHNX_Wildcats) March 27, 2025

GOOD MORNING. BEAR DOWN. BEAT DUKE. KOA PEAT. pic.twitter.com/uNeW8uJAD2

— Erika Day (@erikaleaday) March 27, 2025

Arizona has landed Koa Peat, a top-ten prospect in the national class. Here’s a breakdown of how he fits Tommy Lloyd’s system and program. https://t.co/AoXjFzgCOJpic.twitter.com/VJK7OGeSug

— Adam Finkelstein (@AdamFinkelstein) March 27, 2025

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