LARAMIE – University of Wyoming sophomore forward Graham Ike was named the Mountain West Player of the Week on Monday for his role in extending the Cowboys’ undefeated start to eight games.
This marks the first time in Ike’s career that he’s received the award, and the first time a Cowboys basketball player has done so this season. He averaged 23.3 points and 11 rebounds per game for the week, while shooting 57% from the field in wins over Cal State Fullerton, Denver and McNeese.
Ike recorded career-highs of 35 points and 14 rebounds on 65% shooting in a home win over Denver last Thursday. The 35 points was the second-most by a MW player this season, and the most by a Cowboy since Justin James scored 36 points against Colorado State on Feb. 9, 2019.
Ike added a double-double against McNeese State two days later with 18 points and 10 rebounds in 20 minutes of action. At Cal State Fullerton on Monday, he scored 17 points and grabbed nine rebounds, while shooting 62% from the field.
The Cowboys return to action on Wednesday with a road game at No. 11 Arizona, before hosting Utah Valley on Saturday.
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