Gonzaga's Graham Ike Emerges as All-American Candidate

Bulldogs coach Mark Few calls for more national recognition for star forward

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Gonzaga senior forward Graham Ike continued his dominant season with a 21-point, 15-rebound performance in a road win over Santa Clara. Ike's coach, Mark Few, praised his star player's consistent excellence and called for him to receive more attention as an All-American candidate, noting Ike's recent string of 20-point, high-efficiency games.

Why it matters

Ike's standout play has been a key factor in Gonzaga's success this season, and his potential All-American recognition would bring more national attention to both the player and the program. As a senior, this could be Ike's best chance to earn such an honor.

The details

Ike scored 21 points on 10-of-15 shooting, with 15 rebounds and 4 assists against Santa Clara. He dominated in the first half, scoring 17 points and grabbing 8 rebounds. While the Broncos were able to slow him down in the second half, Ike still reached 20 points for his seventh straight game. Ike is averaging 19.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game this season, shooting 61.6% on two-pointers and 35.7% from three-point range.

  • Ike scored a career-high 35 points on the road against Oregon State earlier this season.
  • Ike has scored 30 or more points in three games this season, including 34 against Santa Clara on January 8th.

The players

Graham Ike

A 6'9" senior forward for the Gonzaga Bulldogs, Ike has emerged as one of the best players in college basketball this season with his consistent dominance on both ends of the floor.

Mark Few

The head coach of the Gonzaga Bulldogs, Few has praised Ike's play and called for him to receive more national recognition as an All-American candidate.

Herb Sendek

The head coach of the Santa Clara Broncos, Sendek also praised Ike's play, calling him 'clearly one of the best players in all of college basketball.'

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What they’re saying

“None of us can take 21 and 15 for granted. I think it's time he starts seeing his name pop up on first team All America or second team All America. I know we're all obsessed and infatuated with these freshmen, but I mean, he's literally been delivering night in and night out at the highest level. I think he needs to start garnering some attention, at least nationally.”

— Mark Few, Head Coach, Gonzaga Bulldogs (si.com)

“He's clearly one of the best players in all of college basketball. It's surprising to me when you look at some of these lists that are generated, he's a glaring omission sometimes. If you base something on productivity, who does it any better night in and night out than he does?”

— Herb Sendek, Head Coach, Santa Clara Broncos (Twitter)

What’s next

Ike will look to continue his strong play as Gonzaga pushes for a high seed in the NCAA Tournament. His performance in the postseason could further cement his status as an All-American.

The takeaway

Graham Ike's dominant season for Gonzaga has elevated him into the conversation as one of the best players in college basketball, yet he has not received the same national recognition as some high-profile freshmen. Ike's coach and opposing coaches have called for him to be given more attention as an All-American candidate, highlighting his consistent productivity and efficiency.