Gonzaga's Graham Ike Wins Second WCC MOP Award

Zags star forward earns prestigious conference honor for second straight year.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 10:38pm

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Gonzaga forward Graham Ike has been named the West Coast Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year for the second consecutive season. Ike, who led the Zags to the WCC tournament championship, is widely considered one of the top low-post scorers in college basketball.

Why it matters

Ike's back-to-back WCC MOP awards cement his status as one of the premier players in college basketball. His dominant performances have been crucial to Gonzaga's continued success and ranking as one of the top programs in the nation.

The details

Ike averaged 19.2 points and 8.5 rebounds per game this season, leading Gonzaga to the WCC regular season and tournament titles. He was instrumental in the Zags' victory over a tough Santa Clara squad in the WCC tournament final, a game in which the opposing coach praised Gonzaga's defense against Ike as "about as well as you can" defend him.

  • Ike was named WCC MOP for the 2025-26 season.
  • Gonzaga defeated Santa Clara in the 2026 WCC tournament final on March 11, 2026.

The players

Graham Ike

Gonzaga's star forward and two-time West Coast Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year.

Santa Clara

Gonzaga's opponent in the 2026 WCC tournament final.

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The takeaway

Ike's back-to-back WCC MOP awards solidify his status as one of the premier players in college basketball and a key reason for Gonzaga's continued success as an elite program.