If Marquis Gilstrap’s dunk on Saturday over Kansas’ 6-foot-11-inch All-American center Cole Aldrich was any indication, Gilstrap has made his arrival in the Big 12 known.

Gilstrap earned Big 12 Rookie of the Week honors Monday for the fifth time this season and third time in four weeks, tying for the fourth-most rookie awards in a single season.

In Iowa State’s four conference games this season, Gilstrap is averaging 18 points per game and has been the team’s leading scorer in all four of those games.

He is only the second player in Big 12 history to start his career with four straight double-doubles — NBA star Kevin Durant was the first.

Against Kansas, Gilstrap recorded 18 points and 12 rebounds, including his highlight-reel dunk that was ranked No. 7 on ESPN’s Top 10 plays from Saturday.

“Marquis just keeps playing. He’s still learning offensively, some things about shot selection and timing things. But that’s typical of any first-year player,” said coach Greg McDermott after Saturday’s game. “I don’t question his ability to get in and mix it up on both sides of the floor. To start his Big 12 career with four double-doubles — there’s not many players who have done it in the history of this league.”