Freshman Phenom Koa Peat Powers No. 13 Arizona Past Defending Champion Florida

In an electrifying start to the season, No. 13 Arizona defeated third-ranked and defending national champion Florida 93-87 in the Hall of Fame Series. Freshman Koa Peat had a sensational college debut, leading the Wildcats with 30 points on 11-of-18 shooting, while adding 7 rebounds and 5 assists.

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Arizona had to fight back from a 12-point early deficit, using a crucial 32-16 run to take a 50-46 lead into halftime. Jaden Bradley was equally impressive, scoring 27 points, including 11 of the Wildcats’ final 18 to help seal the win. Despite 27 points from Florida’s Thomas Haugh, the Gators’ poor second-half shooting ultimately cost them the game. Peat cemented the victory with two late free throws after his final defensive rebound.

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! 🤯 Freshman KOA PEAT Just Went OFF!

Arizona drops a massive W on the defending national champions! The No. 13 Wildcats take down No. 3 Florida, 93-87, and it was all thanks to a stunning debut from Koa Peat!

The freshman absolutely exploded for 30 POINTS (11/18 FG), 7 boards, and 5 dimes, including back-to-back dunks that blew the roof off the T-Mobile Arena. Shoutout to Jaden Bradley (27 points) for locking it down late. Florida’s second-half slump sealed their fate, but the future is BRIGHT in Tucson!

A Star Is Born: Koa Peat’s Historic Debut Lifts Arizona Over Florida

Freshman Koa Peat made an instant impact on the college basketball world, dropping a game-high 30 points (11-18 FGs) to lead No. 13 Arizona to a thrilling 93-87 victory over No. 3 Florida. Peat’s performance—which included 7 rebounds and 5 assists—was the driving force behind the win over the defending national champions.

The Wildcats showed serious resilience, battling back from an early 12-point deficit. The combination of Peat’s electric scoring and Jaden Bradley’s late-game heroics (27 points) proved too much for the Gators, who were hindered by a tough 36.8% shooting half after halftime. Thomas Haugh led Florida with 27 points.