Gift Uchenna is Wisconsin’s high-motor paint anchor with instant impact
In the 2025-26 season, Gift Uchenna is giving Wisconsin a dependable two-way frontcourt presence, averaging 9.1 points, 6.9 rebounds and 47.2% shooting while bringing proven rim protection from her 2024-25 breakout at Southern Illinois, where she posted 14.5 points, 12.8 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game. Her biggest differentiators are physicality, rebounding on both ends, shot-contesting, and a strong touch around the rim; sources also describe her as a fierce competitor, which matters for teams needing toughness and interior consistency.[2][3][4]
