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Huge Duke Basketball Target Cuts Suitors From Loaded Recruitment

Duke basketball remains in the mix for a top-shelf Arizona prospect in Koa Peat.

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Perry High School (Ariz.) junior Koa Peat was up to almost three dozen offers. So, it only made sense for the 6-foot-8, 235-pound phenom to trim that list of hopefuls. He did so on Thursday, revealing a top 10 to On3's Joe Tipton and including the Duke basketball recruiters, who entered the fray for his five-star services in late August.

The other surviving contenders for Peat, who ranks No. 5 overall and No. 2 among power forwards on the 247Sports 2025 Composite, are Arizona, Arizona State, Baylor, Houston, Kentucky, Michigan, Texas, UCLA, and UNC.

Thus far, he's taken official visits to UNC, Michigan, and Texas. He plans to visit other schools. However, he explained to Tipton that he hasn't decided which ones he'll check out yet.

Following the announcement of his top 10, 24/7 High School Hoops summarized what the winning suitor stands to receive in Peat:

"Peat is a tough, athletic, physical forward who guards multiple positions defensively and is a versatile offensive weapon."

Koa Peat, the son of former six-year NFL offensive lineman Todd Peat Sr., is on an eight-deep 2025 Duke basketball offer sheet. Jon Scheyer's other seven targets, including the cycle's top power forward in Cameron Boozer, son of Duke great Carlos Boozer, are also composite five-star talents ranking among the top 20 in the class.

None of those top-shelf recruits have committed anywhere or publicly eliminated the Blue Devils from contention.

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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