Gonzaga forward Graham Ike, who went undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft, has earned a chance to prove himself in the league after working hard on an Exhibit 10 contract throughout the summer. The Golden State Warriors have reportedly signed Ike to their final two-way contract slot, with the deal expected to last two years. Under this agreement, Ike will split his time between the Warriors’ NBA squad and their G League affiliate, the Santa Cruz Warriors, as reported by Luca Evans of the San Francisco Chronicle.
During nine NBA Summer League games, Ike showcased his strong inside game and leadership, helping Golden State secure the Summer League championship in Las Vegas. Over the course of the California Classic at the Chase Center and the Summer League in Las Vegas, he averaged 10 points on 48.4% shooting, 78.9% from the free-throw line, 7.2 rebounds, and 1 block per game.
The Warriors’ training camp in the Bay Area is set to start on September 29.
Heading into the 2026-27 season, there will be 11 former Gonzaga players in the NBA. Guard Malachi Smith recently signed a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 training camp deal with the Toronto Raptors, thanks to the efforts of his agent, Michael Lelchitski of SIG Sports. Meanwhile, forward Drew Timme, who had been on a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, was not retained for the final roster spot before the playoffs and is currently seeking a new team as the Lakers have filled all their two-way positions.
Arden Cravalho, a Gonzaga University alum from the Bay Area, covers this story. Follow him on X @a_cravalho.
Fan Take: This signing highlights the growing impact of Gonzaga players in the NBA, proving that persistence and development can open doors even after going undrafted. Graham Ike’s journey is an encouraging story for aspiring athletes and could inspire more undrafted college stars to seize G League opportunities and break into the big leagues.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
