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Why NIL might keep hoops star Koa Peat at Arizona for the 2026-27 season

April 21, 2026

By Lizzie Vargas, Arizona Wildcats on SI: College basketball doesn’t work the way it used to; that’s not a bad thing. With NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness), players aren’t rushing to the NBA like before. Now, staying in college can actually make more sense financially and development-wise. That’s where Koa Peat’s situation gets really interesting.

A year ago, this wouldn’t even be a conversation. A player like Peat, athletic, versatile, and clearly at an NBA-level, would be gone, no questions asked. But now? It’s not that simple anymore.

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