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Koa Peat, Brayden Burries Arizona Wildcats taken in 2026 NBA Draft
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Brayden Burries, a standout freshman guard who helped propel the Arizona Wildcats to this year's Final Four, was selected 10th in the 2026 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday, June 23.
A little while later, Koa Peat, another first-year Arizona Wildcat, was taken as part of a trade involving the New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks that will send him to the Phoenix Suns , who traded their No. 47 pick and two future picks to get into the first round.
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The 6-foot-4 California native Burries averaged 16.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game while shooting 39.1% from three-point range during his one season at Arizona. He earned First Team All-Big 12 honors.
Koa Peat participates in the 2026 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena on May 11, 2026.
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Perry's Koa Peat warms up during practice at Perry HS gym in Gilbert on Nov. 13, 2024.
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Perry Pumas Koa Peat walks with the ball during basketball practice at Perry High Perry School on Nov. 7, 2023.
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Perry Pumas Koa Peat prepares to shoot the ball during basketball practice at Perry High School's gym in Gilbert on Nov. 7, 2023.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) dunks the ball during the first half of the game against the Kansas State Wildcats at McKale Memorial Center in Tucson, on Jan. 7, 2026.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) brings the ball up court against the TCU Horned Frogs during the second half at the Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, on Jan. 10, 2026.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) shoots past Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3) in the first half during a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, on April 4, 2026.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Jaden Bradley (0) celebrates with forward Koa Peat (10) during the first half of the game against the Kansas State Wildcats at McKale Memorial Center in Tucson, on Jan. 7, 2026.
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Arizona forward Koa Peat (10) celebrates with guard Jaden Bradley (0) during a game against Arizona State at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, on Jan. 31, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns trade into 1st round for Arizona star Koa Peat
Koa Peat participates in the 2026 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena on May 11, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns trade into 1st round for Arizona star Koa Peat
Koa Peat participates in the 2026 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena on May 11, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns trade into 1st round for Arizona star Koa Peat
Perry's Koa Peat warms up during practice at Perry HS gym in Gilbert on Nov. 13, 2024.
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Phoenix Suns trade into 1st round for Arizona star Koa Peat
Perry Pumas Koa Peat walks with the ball during basketball practice at Perry High Perry School on Nov. 7, 2023.
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Phoenix Suns trade into 1st round for Arizona star Koa Peat
Perry Pumas Koa Peat prepares to shoot the ball during basketball practice at Perry High School's gym in Gilbert on Nov. 7, 2023.
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Phoenix Suns trade into 1st round for Arizona star Koa Peat
Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) dunks the ball during the first half of the game against the Kansas State Wildcats at McKale Memorial Center in Tucson, on Jan. 7, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns trade into 1st round for Arizona star Koa Peat
Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) brings the ball up court against the TCU Horned Frogs during the second half at the Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, on Jan. 10, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns trade into 1st round for Arizona star Koa Peat
Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) shoots past Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3) in the first half during a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, on April 4, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns trade into 1st round for Arizona star Koa Peat
Arizona Wildcats guard Jaden Bradley (0) celebrates with forward Koa Peat (10) during the first half of the game against the Kansas State Wildcats at McKale Memorial Center in Tucson, on Jan. 7, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns trade into 1st round for Arizona star Koa Peat
Arizona forward Koa Peat (10) celebrates with guard Jaden Bradley (0) during a game against Arizona State at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, on Jan. 31, 2026.
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Peat, who led Gilbert Perry High to four straight state basketball championships, averaged 14.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game for Arizona, shooting 52.8%. He was named to the All-Big 12 Third Team.
The Peat pick concluded Round 1.
Brayden Burries after he is drafted tenth overall by the Milwaukee Bucks during Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026.
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Brayden Burries poses on the red carpet prior to Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026, in Brooklyn.
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Brayden Burries poses on the red carpet prior to Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026, in Brooklyn.
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Brayden Burries poses on the red carpet prior to Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026, in Brooklyn.
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The tenth pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Arizona guard Brayden Burries, after he was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on June 23, 2026.
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NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the tenth pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Arizona guard Brayden Burries, after he was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on June 23, 2026.
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NBA commissioner Adam Silver announces the tenth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Arizona guard Brayden Burries after he was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on June 23, 2026.
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Brayden Burries after he is drafted tenth overall by the Milwaukee Bucks during Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026.
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Brayden Burries after he is drafted tenth overall by the Milwaukee Bucks during Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026.
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Brayden Burries poses on the red carpet prior to Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026, in Brooklyn.
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Brayden Burries poses on the red carpet prior to Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026, in Brooklyn.
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Brayden Burries poses on the red carpet prior to Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026, in Brooklyn.
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The tenth pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Arizona guard Brayden Burries, after he was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on June 23, 2026.
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NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the tenth pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Arizona guard Brayden Burries, after he was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on June 23, 2026.
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NBA commissioner Adam Silver announces the tenth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Arizona guard Brayden Burries after he was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on June 23, 2026.
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Potential second-round picks include guard Jaden Bradley , forward Tobe Awaka and wing Anthony Dell'Orso. The second round takes place on June 24.
(This story will be updated if additional Wildcats are selected).
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Koa Peat, Brayden Burries selected in first round of NBA draft
