Arizona incoming freshman Koa Peat is making an opening statement at the FIBA U19 World Cup.
Playing for Team USA under Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd, Peat has put up back-to-back performances that should have Wildcats fans excited for what’s to come later this year.
Peat scored 17 points on 8 of 12 shooting in USA’s 108-77 win over France Sunday in Switzerland. Peat played a team-high 25:35 and recorded three rebounds, two steals and two assists. Peat also had seven turnovers and went 1 of 4 from the free throw line.
KOA PUTTING IN WORK @kpeat10 #USABMU19 x #FIBAU19 pic.twitter.com/y6k05LDlhL
— USABJNT (@usabjnt) June 29, 2025
Louisville incoming freshman Christopher Brown led USA with 24 points, while BYU’s AJ Dybantsa added 16.
USA is atop Group D with a 2-0 record.
In USA’s opener vs. Australia Saturday, Peat went for 17 points and 10 rebounds. All of Peat’s field goal attempts have been 2-pointers.
USA rounds out group play Tuesday when it takes on Cameroon at 8:15 a.m. PST. All games can be streamed on FIBA’s YouTube channel.