Graham Ike Reaches Major Milestone in Gonzaga’s Victory Over Creighton
Before the season started, Gonzaga’s Graham Ike appeared on several preseason award watch lists and All-Conference teams. After a strong start to the year, especially his performance in Gonzaga’s 90-63 win over No. 23 Creighton, he is expected to be added to many midseason lists as well.
Historic Performance Against Creighton
The 6-foot-9 forward from Aurora, Colorado, led all scorers with 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, marking his third consecutive double-double. Ike began the game just nine points shy of 2,000 career points, reaching the milestone quickly.
- He opened the game by making three 3-pointers within the first few minutes, pushing Gonzaga to an early lead.
- Reaching 2,000 career points just over three minutes into the game.
- This was the first time in his career he made three 3-pointers in one game, ultimately finishing 4 for 4 from beyond the arc.
"He's amazing — I mean, he's amazing how he can just time and time again deliver and deliver and deliver, and a lot of them are not easy shots," Gonzaga head coach Mark Few said after the game.
Post-Game Comments
Following the game, both Graham Ike and Mark Few shared their thoughts on the milestone and the impressive win. Ike’s continued strong play is becoming a defining feature of Gonzaga’s season.
Summary
Graham Ike’s rapid achievement of 2,000 career points highlights his emerging role as a key player in Gonzaga’s successful season.