Arizona F Koa Peat Nursing Lower Leg Injury

Wildcats star forward leaves game with injury, status uncertain for upcoming matchup

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Freshman forward Koa Peat, a projected first-round NBA draft pick, sat out the second half of top-ranked Arizona's 78-75 loss to No. 16 Texas Tech on Saturday due to a lower-body injury. Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd said the team is still evaluating the extent of the injury and Peat's status for their upcoming game against BYU is uncertain.

Why it matters

Peat has been a key contributor for the Wildcats this season, averaging 13.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game. His potential absence could be a significant blow to Arizona as they look to bounce back from their second straight loss and maintain their position atop the rankings.

The details

Peat finished Saturday's game with 2 points and 1 rebound in 11 minutes of action before leaving with the injury. Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd said the team's training staff is evaluating the extent of the injury and they will 'figure it out' in the coming days.

  • Peat was injured during the second half of Arizona's game against Texas Tech on Saturday, February 15, 2026.
  • Arizona is scheduled to play BYU on Wednesday, February 19, 2026.

The players

Koa Peat

A freshman forward for the University of Arizona men's basketball team who is considered a projected first-round NBA draft pick.

Tommy Lloyd

The head coach of the University of Arizona men's basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“We're gonna figure it out. It's a lower leg deal. I know (trainer Justin Kokoskie) and the doctors are on it and I'm sure they'll do some testing and we'll figure out where it's at. But I don't have anything other than that.”

— Tommy Lloyd, Head Coach (Field Level Media)

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