Senior Guard Kyra Gardner: Big Sky Player of the Week with 13.0 PPG, 6.8 RPG, and Elite Steals
Kyra Gardner, a 5'11" senior guard for the Idaho Vandals, is a high-intensity two-way force who just earned Big Sky Player of the Week after averaging 17.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.3 steals in the season opener. Her differentiator is her defensive aggression—leading with 3.3 steals per game early in 2025-26—paired with a career-high 26-point explosion against Washington State, showing she can dominate offensively when needed. Gardner, a Raymond, WA native who transferred from Washington State, brings a 'goal accomplished' mindset and team-first loyalty, evident in her Instagram reflections on her final year. With 13.0 PPG and 6.8 RPG in 2025-26, she offers immediate scoring, rebounding from the guard spot, and disruptive defense. She’s a perfect fit for teams needing a veteran leader who plays with fire, doesn’t shy from big moments, and elevates her team’s intensity nightly.
