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Major UNC Basketball Target Making Plans for Visits Elsewhere

The battle is heating up for one-time UNC basketball visitor Koa Peat.

Matt Giles

UNC basketball recruiting target Koa Peat
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In November, Perry High School (Ariz.) forward Koa Peat became the first 2025 prospect to check out the UNC basketball program on an official visit. Seven months later, while the Tar Heels seem to remain in contention for the 6-foot-8, 235-pound five-star, it doesn't sound like he's currently eyeing a return trip to Chapel Hill as part of his plans for the summer and fall.

But Peat, an agile bruiser who ranks No. 5 overall and No. 3 among power forwards on the 247Sports 2025 Composite, is planning visits elsewhere. In addition to confirming an official visit to Houston slated to begin on June 6, the 17-year-old recently told Rivals' Rob Cassidy that he looks to take official visits to Duke and Arkansas this fall, as well as another unofficial visit to home-state hopeful Arizona this summer.

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As a high school junior, Peat's three official visits were to UNC, Michigan, and Texas.

He named a top 10 in January, consisting of UNC, Kentucky, Duke, UCLA, Michigan, Texas, Houston, Baylor, Arizona, and Arizona State.

However, Koa Peat has suggested in recent interviews that the list is now subject to change in light of offseason coaching changes. After all, Arkansas is not on that list but appears to have emerged as a legit threat in the race, as the Razorbacks now employ former Kentucky head coach John Calipari.

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, Duke Blue Devils on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining UNC on SI in 2023, 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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