Image Source: Arden Cravalho
Key Takeaways
- Graham Ike, Gonzaga’s graduate forward, was listed on the Top 25 Wooden Award Midseason Watch List
- Braden Huff, redshirt junior forward, leads the Zags in scoring at 18.1 points per game on a 66.2 field goal percentage
- Ike has put together nine double-doubles so far in 2025-26, tied for the fifth-most in the nation
- Huff was not listed on the Top 25 Wooden Award Midseason Watch List, despite his impressive performance
- The list includes 24 other players from various colleges, including Arkansas, Arizona, Louisville, and Kansas State
Introduction to the Wooden Award Midseason Watch List
The Wooden Award Midseason Watch List has been released, and Gonzaga’s graduate forward Graham Ike has been recognized for his outstanding performance. With 16.8 points per game on 52.2 shooting from the field, and a team-leading 8.5 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game, Ike’s inclusion on the list is well-deserved. However, his partner in the frontcourt, Braden Huff, was surprisingly left out of the list. As Arden Cravalho, a Gonzaga University graduate, noted, Huff’s performance has been impressive, leading the Zags in scoring at 18.1 points per game on a 66.2 field goal percentage, which ranks tenth-highest in the country.
Braden Huff’s Impressive Performance
Huff’s field goal percentage is a notable achievement, and his scoring average is a testament to his skills on the court. As Cravalho pointed out, Huff’s performance has been consistent, and his partnership with Ike has been a key factor in Gonzaga’s success. Despite his impressive stats, Huff was not included on the Top 25 Wooden Award Midseason Watch List. The list includes 24 other players from various colleges, including Arkansas’ Darius Acuff Jr., Arizona’s Jaden Bradley, and Louisville’s Mikel Brown Jr. As the season progresses, it will be interesting to see if Huff’s performance continues to impress and if he will be considered for future awards.
Graham Ike’s Achievements
Ike’s inclusion on the Wooden Award Midseason Watch List is a recognition of his hard work and dedication to the sport. With nine double-doubles so far in 2025-26, Ike has tied for the fifth-most in the nation. His performance has been consistent, and his partnership with Huff has been a key factor in Gonzaga’s success. As Cravalho noted, Ike’s achievements are a testament to his skills on the court, and his inclusion on the list is well-deserved. "Gonzaga’s graduate forward Graham Ike (16.8 points on 52.2 shooting from the field, team-leading 8.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists per game) was listed on the Top 25 Wooden Award Midseason Watch List," Cravalho wrote.
The Snub of Braden Huff
The exclusion of Huff from the Top 25 Wooden Award Midseason Watch List has raised some eyebrows. With his impressive field goal percentage and scoring average, Huff’s performance has been notable. As Cravalho pointed out, Huff’s partnership with Ike has been a key factor in Gonzaga’s success, and his exclusion from the list is surprising. The list includes players from various colleges, including Houston’s Kingston Flemings and Houston’s Emanuel Sharp, Iowa State’s Josh Jefferson and Iowa State’s Tamin Lipsey, and Purdue’s Trey Kaufman-Renn. Despite the snub, Huff’s performance continues to impress, and it will be interesting to see if he will be considered for future awards.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Wooden Award Midseason Watch List has recognized Graham Ike’s outstanding performance, but surprisingly left out Braden Huff. Despite his impressive field goal percentage and scoring average, Huff was not included on the list. Ike’s inclusion on the list is well-deserved, and his partnership with Huff has been a key factor in Gonzaga’s success. As the season progresses, it will be interesting to see if Huff’s performance continues to impress and if he will be considered for future awards. As Cravalho noted, Huff’s performance has been consistent, and his exclusion from the list is surprising. Only time will tell if Huff will be recognized for his outstanding performance, but for now, he continues to impress on the court.
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