SEATTLE, Wash. — Gonzaga’s Yvonne Ejim was nominated for the Sports Star of the Year by the Seattle Sports Commission. She is one of six athletes nominated for the award.
Nominees had been recognized by the Sports Star Nominations Committee, which consists of sports activities historians, media, representatives from skilled and collegiate sports activities, and group companions. Winners might be introduced throughout the awards present, which might be held at Seattle Convention Center Summit constructing on Friday, March 13, 2026 at 7:00pm. Fans assist resolve who wins the award and may begin voting in the present day till February 14 at this LINK.
Ejim left with a unprecedented legacy at Gonzaga. She is the program’s all-time chief in factors (2,385), rebounds (1,140), and subject objectives made (970), whereas additionally changing into the first participant in WCC historical past to eclipse each 2,000 factors and 1,000 rebounds in a profession.
During the 2024–25 season, she led the WCC in scoring (642 factors, 20.7 ppg), rebounding (270, 8.7 rpg), subject objectives made (244), and double-doubles (11). Her efficiency earned her back-to-back convention Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year honors, in addition to a second consecutive Associated Press All-America honorable point out.
Beyond her accomplishments on the courtroom, Ejim was acknowledged for her educational excellence and management. She was named the WCC Mike Gilleran Scholar-Athlete of the Year and was the inaugural recipient of the WCC Champion of Change Award, honoring her contributions to the Gonzaga group and student-athlete expertise.
Ejim was chosen in the 2025 WNBA Draft by the Indiana Fever and continues to compete internationally. Outside of Gonzaga, she was additionally chosen to play with Team Canada for the Summer Olympics in 2024 and nonetheless competes with the nationwide staff.