Andy Katz of NCAA.com named Arizona power forward Koa Peat the National Freshman and Player of the Week after his stellar performances in wins over defending national champion and then third-ranked Florida and Utah Tech.
Peat averaged 24.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.5 steals while shooting 68.0 percent from the field and 70.0 percent from the free throw line through two games. Peat had a breakout game against Florida with 30 points, seven rebounds, five assists, three steals and one block on 11 of 18 from the field.
In the win over Florida, Peat dominated a Gators' frontline that returned intact after winning the 2025 NCAA Championship.