Preseason Player of the year Ryan Kriener, Spirit Lake, 2016: In a conference where the preseason all-conference reads more like an all-state list, Kriener will lead the way. The 6-foot-9 Iowa-commit was already established as post presence, but perfected his 3-point shot…
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Ryan Kriener, Spirit Lake, 2016: In a conference where the preseason all-conference reads more like an all-state list, Kriener will lead the way. The 6-foot-9 Iowa-commit was already established as post presence, but perfected his 3-point shot this offseason while running with AAU national champions Martin Brothers 17U. He will be near-impossible to contain, and along with Billy Brown, could lead the Indians to a state title.
First Team
Ryan Kriener, Spirit Lake, 2016: 19.8 ppg, 71 FG%, 8.5 rpg
Josh VanLingen, Western Christian, 2016: 19 ppg, 60 FG%, 2.4 bpg, 12.8 rpg
Billy Brown, Spirit Lake, 2016: 13.8 ppg, 40 3FG%, 4.8 apg, 2.1 spg, 4.5 rpg
Trent Hilbrands, LeMars, 2017: 11.1 ppg, 43 3FG%, 3 apg, 3.4 rpg
Jake Kluender, Spencer, 2016: 15.5 ppg, 51 FG%, 8.7 rpg
Second Team
Preston Funderburg, Spencer, 2016: 13.1 ppg, 45 3FG%, 82 FT%, 3.7 rpg
Blake Illg, Spencer, 2016: 13 ppg, 52 FG%, 3.6 apg, 3 rpg
Parker Lange, Storm Lake, 2017: 17.5 ppg, 42 3FG%
Taylor Meidema, Western Christian, 2016: 12.7 ppg
Ben Gesink, Western Christian, 2017: 10.8 ppg, 51 FG%, 3.8 apg, 2 spg, 3.2 rpg
Honorable Mention
Thomas Schultes, Emmetsburg, 2017
Tyler Faist, Cherokee Washington, 2016
Joshua Werge, Storm Lake, 2017
Trey Valentine, Cherokee Washington, 2017
Jesse Jansma, Western Christian 2017
Kyle DeVary, Estherville Lincoln Central, 2016