Gonzaga's Graham Ike Named to AP All-American Third Team

Ike is the country's active leading scorer and second in rebounds as he caps off an illustrious college basketball career.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 2:36am

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Gonzaga Bulldogs graduate forward Graham Ike has been named one of the top 15 players in the country this 2025-26 season, earning a spot on the Associated Press All-American Third Team. Ike, who started his career at Wyoming, has been a dominant low-post threat for the Zags, averaging 19.7 points per game on 57.3% shooting and 8.2 rebounds per game, with 14 double-doubles.

Why it matters

Ike's selection to the AP All-American Third Team caps off an impressive college career that has seen him become the country's active leading scorer and second in rebounds. His consistent production and growth as a three-level scoring threat have been key to Gonzaga's success in recent years.

The details

Ike is joined on the All-American Third Team by Houston freshman guard Kingston Flemings, Alabama sophomore guard Labaron Philon, Florida junior forward Thomas Haugh, and Texas Tech sophomore guard Christian Anderson. Ike has been a force for the Zags, recording 14 double-doubles this season while shooting an efficient 57.3% from the field.

  • Ike was recently listed as a finalist for the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Center of the Year Award, with the 2026 winner to be presented in March.
  • The No. 3-seeded Gonzaga Bulldogs will play the No. 14-seeded Kennesaw State Owls in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 19, at 7 p.m. PT.

The players

Graham Ike

A graduate forward for the Gonzaga Bulldogs who has been a dominant low-post threat, averaging 19.7 points per game on 57.3% shooting and 8.2 rebounds per game, with 14 double-doubles this season.

Kennesaw State Owls

The No. 14 seed in the NCAA Tournament's West region, who won their conference tournament with three straight wins in three days.

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What they’re saying

“This is just one of the many noterities throughout his memorable college basketball career.”

— Arden Cravalho, Author

What’s next

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The takeaway

Ike's selection to the AP All-American Third Team is a testament to his consistent dominance as a low-post threat and three-level scorer throughout his illustrious college basketball career. His production and growth have been key to Gonzaga's success, and he now sets his sights on the NCAA Tournament as the Bulldogs look to make a deep run.