Arizona's Koa Peat could be the Spurs' next draft gem, potentially pairing his physicality with Victor Wembanyama's game.
The San Antonio Spurs have built the core of their team through the NBA Draft. And despite most likely not having a top pick in 2026, they could continue to do that and add to their young talent.
In a recent mock draft by Christopher Kline of FanSided, he has the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference picking at No. 20. And with that pick, he thinks they could take Arizona star Koa Peat.
"Spurs fans might see worrisome shades of Jeremy Sochan here, but Peat has legitimate skill as a mid-range shooter and slasher," Kline writes. "There is a lot to like here, and Peat has done nothing but win throughout high school and into college. It's hard to imagine a better frontcourt partner than Victor Wembanyama to help Peat maximize his unique set of skills."
A former five-star recruit and McDonald’s All-American, Peat played a major role in leading the Wildcats to a deep March Madness run, showcasing his physicality, versatility, and ability to impact games in multiple ways.
From a talent standpoint, the appeal is easy to see. Peat is a powerful, athletic forward who thrives in the paint, finishes through contact, and can create mismatches with his strength and footwork. During Arizona’s tournament push, he demonstrated steady scoring production and flashed face-up skills that suggest more offensive upside at the next level.
Peat put up averages of 14 points and five rebounds per game, and he did so on just under 53 percent from the field.
The Spurs are building around Victor Wembanyama, whose unique inside-out scoring ability already anchors the frontcourt. Alongside promising young guards like Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle, the roster is trending toward versatility, spacing, and modern offensive balance.
That’s where Peat becomes a debated choice. While he excels inside, his perimeter shooting remains inconsistent. He did shoot 35 percent from beyond the arc in his freshman season, but it was on less than one attempt per game. In today’s NBA, frontcourt players are increasingly expected to stretch the floor, and Peat’s current skill set doesn’t fully align with that demand.
Still, there is a case to be made for betting on upside. And even if Peat's jumper did not improve by a lot, Wemby has more than enough spacing to make up for it at the center position.
If the Arizona star is still on the board when the Spurs are on the clock, it definitely could be something for the team to consider to fill their power forward spot.