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Koa Peat

Forward · Dallas Mavericks · 6'8", 210 lb · Arizona · Drafted 30th overall, 2026
No. 30 pick (2026)2026 draft classArizona
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In short

Koa Peat is a forward the Dallas Mavericks selected 30th overall in the 2026 NBA draft out of Arizona. An incoming rookie who makes his NBA debut in 2026-27 — projected role, ratings and outlook.

Matchup model · next gameLow confidenceFri, Nov 13
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Proj. points
5
range 2.3–7.7
Line 5
50%
to go over
Team win
60%
113–111
Poi 5 Lean underReb 5.1 Lean overAss 2.4 Lean underPRA 12.5 Lean over
Likely on himAusar Thompson· 90 Perimeter DElite stopper
5+ pts50%10+ pts5%

Model lines Peat at 5 pts (range 2.3–7.7) vs a 5 line — roughly a coin flip to clear it (50%).

Biggest edge: venue — home floor — small boost.

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Balladex Matchup Model — modeled from real roster ratings, scoring baselines & defender-matchup history. Schedule, availability & head-to-head samples are illustrative in this prototype; production wires live schedule, injury & player-tracking feeds. Not betting advice.
Scoring map · Koa’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 50% · Paint 21%
Rim — 50% of scoring, 42% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsTop of key 3 — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsMid-range (L) — 7% of scoring, 9% of shotsPaint — 21% of scoring, 26% of shotsMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shots
  • Rim50%
  • Paint21%
  • Mid-range (L)7%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Koa Peat was the 30th pick of the 2026 NBA draft, headed to the Dallas Mavericks out of Arizona.

He hasn't played an NBA game yet — his debut comes in 2026-27. Everything here is a Balladex prospect projection until real box scores arrive.

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Draft
#30 2026
Arizona
Debut
2026-27
incoming
Role
Forward
projected
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Koa Peat is an incoming 2026 first-round rookie forward for the Dallas Mavericks.

Selected 30th overall out of Arizona in the 2026 NBA draft, Peat will make his NBA debut in the 2026-27 season.

Because he has not played an NBA game, this page carries no season stats — only clearly-labeled Balladex prospect ratings and outlook, which update once real data lands.

Sources: 2026 NBA Draft results (NBA.com and multiple outlets); projections by Balladex.

BEYOND THE GAME

Beyond the game

Peat joins the Dallas Mavericks as part of the 2026 rookie class, out of Arizona.

PERSONALITY

The person

An incoming 2026 first-round forward out of Arizona.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Two-way wing prospect
Temperament
Steady
Leadership
58/100
Scoring50
Playmaking34
Rebounding46
Perimeter D42
Rim protection30
Spacing44
Athleticism56
Clutch42
30th pick, 2026Arizona
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The prospect projection

Peat projects as a two-way wing prospect. These role ratings weight his 30th-overall billing and position — a starting estimate for an unproven rookie, not a verdict.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Draft
#30
2026, Arizona
Status
Incoming
debut 2026-27

Where he sits in history

2026Selected 30th overall by the Dallas Mavericks.

Hardware

#30
2026 Draft pick
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Pre-debut (2026)

An incoming forward who debuts in 2026-27.

Koa Peat's outlook is all projection right now. Balladex will replace these estimates with real numbers as his rookie season plays out.

Contract

Status
Rookie scale (incoming)
Bottom line

Promising 30th-overall prospect; check back once 2026-27 tips off.

FAQ

Quick answers

Where was Koa Peat drafted?

Koa Peat was selected 30th overall by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2026 NBA draft, out of Arizona.

Does Peat have NBA stats yet?

Not yet — he's an incoming rookie who debuts in the 2026-27 season. The ratings and outlook here are clearly-labeled Balladex projections until real box scores arrive.