The native of Vancouver, Wash., helped lead Gonzaga to a 7-1 record in the month of November as he scored in double-digits in seven of the eight games, including six games of 20-plus points.

He began the season with 21 points against Eastern Washington University, then posted back-to-back 21-point performances in the Bulldogs wins over the University of Texas-San Antonio and then second-ranked University of North Carolina in the semifinals of the Dick's Sporting Goods NIT Season Tip Off.

He rounded out the month by scoring 20 points versus Butler University in the NIT title game - the Bulldogs only loss in the month - 24 points versus the University of Idaho and 20 points against Portland State University.

For the month, Raivio averaged 18.9 points per game to go along with 4.5 rebounds per game and 2.3 assists per game.

Raivio is one of the NCAA’s best free throw and three point shooters, percentage wise. Derek has shown great leadership this year being one of only two seniors on this years team, with the other being Sean Mallon.