Peeler was a standout high school player at Paseo High School in Kansas City, Missouri where he earned the title of "Mister Show-Me" (the name for the states Mr. Basketball) and was named to the McDonald's All-American team his senior year [REF].
In 2006, Peeler was named to the Missouri's 30-member All-Century team, in honor of the school's 100th year of competition.